Last glacial period

Sometimes, the transition from being a kid to a teenager means that the person goes through many to numerous changes in their body. There are 2 stories that depict this exactly between 2 boys. The boy in Pleasantville´s name was David, and the boy in Catcher´s name was Holden. When these 2 boys finally see their importance in society, they then work to give the society what it was lacking. These 2 stories are similar because they both have people that have trouble accepting themselves. Two…

In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, Holden is typical highschool boy, except for the part about how he has been kicked out of four schools. Also, that everyone in his life either does not like him very much or is dead. He doesn’t have any real friends, besides his little sister, Phoebe. He loves Phoebe, and his dead brother, Allie. His roommate, Stradlater, is a jerk. His old friend Sally, does not really want anything to do with him. Holden is a very negative person, who…

Many teenagers in the world feel pressured by society. In the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield deviates from society’s expectations and feels alienation and loneliness. Salinger conveys this theme by using language patterns such as Language of depression and Name-calling through Holden has a lot of denial and anger inside of him, resulting in anger. Holden uses name calling to take out his anger on others, while he is mad at himself. Here, Stradlater gets mad at…

What are the effects of chronic rejection? According to Kipling Williams, Ph.D., being rejected chronically leads to depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, and substance abuse. An example of these consequences can be found in J.D Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye. The book takes place over the span of a few days in New York, and the readers follow Salinger's main character, Holden Caulfield, as he navigates the transition from childhood to adulthood. During this difficult time, Holden…

Many songs have themes that can relate to both books, and lives of others as well. I selected the song “Falling From You,” by Grieves. The song “Falling From You,” in many ways applies to Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye. The lyric “Nothing but drama, holding on strong to making me feel your woes,” applies to Holden. In the novel, Holden deals with the consequences of the death of his younger brother Allie. “I was only thirteen, and they were going to have me…

In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, the protagonist Holden Caulfield suffers with his interminable shadow material. Holden is often found busying himself to avoid dealing with his shadow. His ignorance drives him to do immoral things, like lying and ordering a prostitute. When Ms. Morrow asked him about why he was coming home, Holden became uneasy and thought of a lie. “Then I started reading this timetable I had in my pocket. Just to stop lying. Once I got started, I can go…

The title of this book ”The Catcher In The Rye” is an Allusion to a Robert Burns poem: land the line. In this passage Holden uses Allusion to describe what he wishes to become in life. When he is talking to his sister Phoebe he references the poem "If a body meet a body comin' through the rye. " and changes the words to "If a body catch a body comin' though the rye. The importance of this line is revealed as he describes his dream of being a 'catcher in the rye" who can save children from the…

J.D. Salinger: A Broken Man, A Beautiful Artist "I'd just be the Catcher in the Rye and all. I know it's crazy, but that's the only thing I'd really like to be" (Salinger 173). These words reflect me and my life almost to the dime. Probably because I wrote 'em and all. Actually, a lot of the things I wrote could be about me. A war not only broke me, but became the vessel that spawned my artistic ability. The combined exposure to traumatic events, plus problematic situations from youth, caused…

Traumatic experiences can fester animosity and cause isolation in the affected individual. In The Catcher in the Rye, the psychologically complex protagonist, Holden Caulfield experiences numerous travesties throughout his life. The death of his younger brother which impacts his psyche which causes him to withdraw and abhor the adult world. Holden’s personality in this aspect is connected to his creator, a World War II veteran who fought in many traumatic battles and witnessed a concentration…

S. N. Behrman discusses how Holden Caulfield’s difficulties with the people around him are comical although that is not his intent. Behrman classifies Holden’s interactions with others as a result of his innocent mindset. He brings into focus that Holden becomes attached to things that make him feel safe, such as the red cap, Allie’s mitt, and the record he bought for Phoebe. This parallels how Holden refuses to let go of his childhood innocence even though he is quickly approaching adulthood.…