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    In the movie Avatar soldier Jake Sully is split between two worlds and has to choose which one to fight for. In J.D Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye teenager Holden Caulfield is also divided,between adulthood and childhood. Salinger puts hidden meaning behind many things in the book that are an example of Holden’s struggle. For instance, Holden has “quite a bit of gray hair” on one side of his head while the other still has color (Salinger 57). This is odd considering Holden is only 16. The…

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    Did you know that 6.9% of the world’s population has depression? Holden Caulfield, in The Catcher in the Rye, feels like he is the only one experiencing these inner demons, and does not want to burden others with his pain. He does not think that people will understand what he is going in his mind due to the stigma and lack of communication during that time period regarding mental illnesses. After the trauma of his brother’s death, Holden freezes in time. Instead of moving forward, he is trapped…

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    Problems of an Over cynicism teenager What’s wrong with Holden Caulfield? The protagonist in the book The Catcher in The Rye A boy with the personality of extremely cynicism. A seventeen years old boy that was been depressed by his brother’s death, which means he is unable to face and accept his brother’s death, this is shown when he sleep in the garage and break all the windows, he lies a lot, he can not open up to anyone which make him a pathological liar, and he’s afraid to…

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    Mccandless and Holden Caulifield in Into the Wild by John Krakaur and Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger are searching for belonging but are stuck in fantasy belief of humanity. Holden and Chris, only search for innocence, and are blind to the fact that our society is prone to change into an experienced place. Toward the end of both their stories, they are finally able to come to realize that experience isn't so bad. Catcher in the Rye by: J.D. Salinger is about a teenager named Holden…

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    In The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger explains faith, relationships, and immaturity. Holden Caulfield is a sixteen year old in 1946 that attends a private school. Holden expresses very little faith in The Catcher in The Rye. Holden tells us not long after the story begins that he is writing the story not long after the events happen and that he is in some sort of asylum (Brooks). Holden’s overall attitudes about his life is actually very negative and he acts as if he has no faith in him ever…

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    Holden Caulfield conveniently mocks others on the way they act and speak, the facts are stated on how Holden has more effortless conversations with teachers as he describes "You don't have to think to too hard when you talk to a teacher"(Salinger 13). It seem as if Holden wants to reach out to others but does not have the courage, because he is afraid it will scare them away, he now woefully misses the way he used to converse with his parents. Holden is holding back because he thinks that…

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    journey is fearsome and full of struggles and obstacles that they must overcome in order to venture to the other side. No matter how difficult this journey is, growing up and becoming an adult is necessary for our life experience. In the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, the main character Holden Caulfield struggles with the concept of becoming an adult and leaving his childhood behind. Like most people, Holden tries to find an outlet for releasing his fears about growing up. One of…

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    In JD Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield is a boy aimlessly traveling New York City after being expelled from a classy boarding school. Holden poses a great deal of trepidation when it comes to sexual relationships, especially those of Jane and Sunny. Furthermore, Holden tends to misjudge the maturity of his fellow characters. The combination of this misconception, the tension between sexual trepidation, and an adult life with adult relationships, results in confusion for him. In…

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    on a personal level. He’s spoiled, he’s lazy, and he’s angsty and mad at the world. There are very few who at the ripe young age of 16 can claim that they aren’t at least one of those. But I believe the biggest part of Holden Caulfield’s story in Catcher in the Rye is the story of his life and the reason he lives it. At 16 he hasn’t had an opportunity to experience the real world past what his wealthy parents have provided him. He’s lived at multiple boarding schools and gotten kicked…

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    Sophia Falls Mrs. Spragans English 2 HP 13 October 2015 Catcher in the Rye: Themes Holden experienced many events in his life that cause him to lose his innocence. One such occurrence was the loss of his younger brother, Allie. These events resulted in him feeling a need to protect other from the harsh reality of the world. This is most clearly demonstrated when Holden’s sister, Phoebe, questions him on what he wants to do with his life. Holden respond “I keep picturing all these little kids…

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