Holden Bowler

The beginning of Ferris Bueller introduces a rather normal looking high school individual [Ferris] whose impish personality is revealed by his plot to skip school under the pretense of being sick. A number of fade-ins reveal that this isn't the first time that Ferris has skipped school. If anything, given the bland almost bored reaction of the economics teacher [Ben Stein] to the revelation that Ferris is gone again from his class indicates a considerable indifference to Ferris's antics, at…

explore the theme of teen depression in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. In Salinger’s novel, the main character, Holden Caulfield, is a teenager that experiences problems with depression. Holden is unable to concentrate and has vey little interest in talking with other people. These behaviors define the some of the psychological traits of depression, which prevent Holden from getting close to any of the people he encounters throughout the novel. Holden’s view of the world is thoughtful,…

Melton The Catcher In The Rye is a novel set in the 1950s in New York City, narrated by the protagonist Holden Caulfield. Holden is sixteen years old, and although he seems mature at some points in the novel, he is very immature, judgemental, and rude. Despite having childish characteristics, he believes he looks much older than he actually is, because he is tall and has some gray hair. Holden is judgemental because he thinks that almost everyone around him is a phony. He hates their seemingly…

Holden Caulfield is the main character and the narrator in the novel “The Catcher in the Rye”. Holden tells his life story and is currently going through psychiatric care. At the beginning of his story, Holden is a student at Pencey Prep School (Private School). He is expelled for failing the majority of his classes except English. Holden visits his old teacher Mr. Spencer before he leaves Pencey. Mr. Spencer gave Holden advice but the irresponsible sixteen-year-old ignored the advice that he…

Salinger, the red hunting hat presents itself multiple times as a sign of innocence for Holden, but also a sign of uniqueness, showing Holden and the rest of society are separate from each other. The red hunting hat represents innocence as a whole but also shows the uniqueness in Holden. It depicts itself as an important symbol which effects how the reader looks at Holden’s personality entirely. The red hunting hat Holden Caulfield wears symbolizes his desire for innocence. The color of the hat…

Throughout the novel, Holden alienates himself in order to protect himself from the pain he felt when his younger brother, Allie died. When Allie dies, Holden immediately alienates himself from his family during the grieving period. Holden also inflicts physical pain upon himself, revealing the severity of his emotional struggle. Holden "slept in the garage the night [Allie] died" (Salinger 40). While most families would spend time together after enduring a relative's death, Holden chooses to…

In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” the main character Huckleberry Finn is given a voice to the readers where he narrates the story from his own perspective. Throughout the novel, we can see some of the adventurous, scary, terrible, and sometimes tragic things that happened to Huck. It is no surprise that he acts irresponsibly, considering that he is only a child and these bad circumstances happened to him. However, as he strays away from the people that he knows, Huck is given time on his…

C&C Essay - Wonder and Because of Mr.Terupt Priyanka Balla Two novels that have both similarities and differences are Wonder and Because of Mr. Terupt have a lot of similarities and differences. The novel Because of Mr. Terupt written by Rob Buyea tells the story of seven kids and their year with their 5th grade teacher, in the book Mr.Terupt suffers a terrible accident. The novel Wonder by R.J Palacio is centered around August Pullman who is 10 year-old boy who was born with facial…

Holden Caulfield’s interesting view on life, himself and his past can be easily and seamlessly compared to the song Unwell by Matchbox Twenty. In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, the reader is introduced to Holden Caulfield, a man on the brink of adulthood, in a pattern of self-deprecation as well as struggling to transition into his future. Similarly, in Unwell by Matchbox Twenty, the narrator is recognizing many of the same traits within himself, as well as his tendencies. Specifically…

popular. The author has written his book for adults, but this novel mostly interests teens. This book report summarizes The Catcher in the Rye, explains Holden the protagonist’s character and describes a theme present in the story, quotations show the theme's presence. The essay concludes with an opinion about the book. This novel is about Holden Caulfield, a sixteen-year-old teen who also narrates his story. The main character starts to describe students he met in Pencey, mostly Ackley and…