J. Willard Marriott

Catcher in the Rye Holden Caulfield, in the book Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger, goes through many changes as far as his ideas on innocence and the preservation of it. He begins his stay in New York as a confused, cynical teenager and transforms himself into a young adult that is prepared for the world ahead of him. Holden's first day, or rather night, in New York City was one of confusion and sadness. He begins his eventful night by checking into a hotel, where he then sees a drag…

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is one of literature's most relatable characters in history. Everyone his age and older from even the most diverse backgrounds can identify with his views and attitude toward the world. He is a troubled adolescent trying to get through life. Although Holden is an extremely intelligent sensitive young individual, he is very cynical and judgmental and always finds the negativity in the world around him. This causes many…

In J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield is in between childhood and adulthood. He is in denial of growing up and afraid of losing his innocence. Throughout the novel, Holden seeks out people who have made an impact on his life to accept him and his problems. Very few understand his mindset and tell him to just grow up. Holden desires acceptance and understanding but is rejected by Mr. Spencer and Ackley, but later receives approval from his little sister Phoebe.…

In most minority situations, there is unacceptance which he also had on top of all the changes he was experiencing. People use rumors, stories, and prejudice against those they do not understand; this happened in this situation. The pain that was caused to this young man because he was different; not because he was unintelligent or could not learn. When enough people assume negative characteristics about someone they usually ultimately start to believe it themselves; this was happening to him.…

Kids these days, have a lot of problems with their family, friends, school and all that good stuff. We can’t really blame them because, each of us will have to go through that phase at one point in our life. One of them happens to be Holden. There’s nothing wrong with him, the things that are causing him problem are the things surrounding him and effecting his perspective and the way he thinks. Holden is in a stage where everything in his life is hitting him at once and that’s the reason we are…

In the movie, Regarding Henry, cut throat defense attorney, Henry Turner experiences a life changing tragedy that complicates his already hectic life. Having to start from scratch, Henry struggles to navigate through his new life while trying to get a sense of who he really is. His battle with his “Id” and “Superego” because a main conflict in the development of the story. By the end of the story, Henry's predicament turns out to be a blessing in disguise for him and his family.…

My name is Ayla (eye-la), I come from a country with no name. Shrouded in mystery and surrounded by fog, lay seven grand kingdoms and beings that can only be found in my world’s fairytales. Magic and beasts fill the land and monsters fill the sea, protecting this small country and closing us off from the rest of the world. Everyone here has magic flowing through their veins, the more power someone has depends on ancestry. What powers do I have? Well, magic allows me to learn what I see and hear,…

The Maze Runner is a novel trilogy authored by James Dashner. The genre of the movie is a young adult, post apocalyptic,science fiction. The novel was turned into a movie, which hit the theatres in 2014, directed by Wes Ball. Wes Ball is a visual effects and graphics artist, graduated from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. The movie was highly anticipated at the time. The Maze Runner created a suspenseful ending that had many people wanting more as it ended in an…

The Catcher in the Rye and the Pursuit of Pipe Dreams The struggle to find and achieve a definite goal in our finite lives is at the epitome of the human experience. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, sixteen year old Holden Caulfield believes that his life’s work is to take on the impossible task of holding others back from growing up and losing their innocence. Holden’s quest and subsequent struggle to fulfill this goal leads him on a journey both physically and psychologically…

I have gone through life using Professor Minerva McGonagall’s advice and teachings. She has been, and always will be, an important role model in my life. At the end of elementary school, I made the wise decision of starting the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. I grew to love and care for the characters and felt as if I was with them every step of the way. Little did I know, the advice that I had received and the things I learned would change my life forever. McGonagall, one of…