This Crazy Life

playwright, was identified for her for participation towards activism through her poem Childhood is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies, written in 1937. In this poem, Millay claims, "Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age. The child is grown, and puts away childish things. Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies" (Millay). Through this passage, Millay declares that although childhood may seem endless, a young child will always mature and lose their innocence as an…

course of the novel, symbolism appears during significant events and thoughts of individuals. The red hunting hat, curiosity about ducks, and visit to the museum are all symbolic. Using symbolism, Salinger creates a deeper understanding of Holden’s life, personality and his feelings of loneliness and fear. One object that has symbolic meaning…

internal conflicts he is facing. This story is talking about how he went from initially feeling despondent to eventually obtaining happiness. Holden has been faced with several obstacles throughout his lifetime such as losing his brother at young age, having a distant relationship with his parents, and not being able to fit in with the ideologies of society. These obstacles have shaped who he has become as a person by making him seem reckless. The reason why he acts this way is in order to…

child realm of life are shown through adult behavior, lies, and his mindset…

why this image is called “Loss”. From left to right darkness slowly takes over the drawing. The light side is centered with the Museum of Natural History. In the top quote, Holden tells the reader that the museum never changes. He finds comfort in the idea of this. Holden also wishes that life worked like this, he does not want things to change or grow up. He does not want children to become older and lose their innocence. Under the Museum is a field with children playing in it. This…

The Catcher in the Rye is a story about a boy who is named Holden who struggles in life and making his own decisions but, he finally gets his life straightened out after he’s in a mental hospital. The Catcher In the Rye By: J.D. Salinger is a story about a teenager who is explaining his life story while he is in an Asylum. He has three things besides Phoebe that helps him get through his struggles including, The red hunting Cap, Allie’s Baseball Mitt and the Carousel these all represent…

shows the struggles that he goes through at Pency and in New York. Because of many affect that went through throughout his entire life, he goes into many internal and external conflicts that happen during the story. For most of the novel, Holden is thinking that he needs to save all children and their innocence, he does not exactly know where he is going midst his life, and Holden experiences neglect and is never supported…

"Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules." The quote comes from the novel "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger and takes place in Mr. Spencer's house. Holden is leaving Pencey, but before he does he visits his history teacher Mr. Spencer to say good bye. The meeting lasts longer than expected and Holden finds himself stuck listening to Mr. Spencer lecture him after going over his essay. Mr. Spencer describes to Holden that "life is a game" and is made up of…

Often times, the transition into adult life can be difficult. Not only is it hard to lose your innocent nature but it’s also difficult to push yourself into adult experiences. In many ways, however, teens are forced to do so. In the famous novel, The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden experiences many of these problems. This book reveals that, while in many ways an average teen, Holden is literally stuck in between a man and a child’s mindset. Although generally mature, Holden often…

and its meaning to the protagonist. Salinger also shows characterization through Holden Caulfield and shows his views upon humanity. He also shows symbolism throughout the novel. One of Humanity’s desires is pleasure and intimacy and Salinger shows this through Holden. Holden was offered a…