The Catcher in the Rye
What does it feel like to always be confused and second-guessing yourself? In Salinger'sCatcher in the Rye there is somebody who does know. This very same cloud ofuncertainty haunts Holden Caulfield. Not only was it frustrating but his uncertainty takesover his life. If it wasn't for the death of his brother, Allie, depression and uncertaintywould not have been such a strong factor in Holden's life. Holden wishes to banish allevil throughout the novel, yet comes to the realization that he cannot. As a result,achieving success in any endeavor is very difficult. Holden's emotional well-being is atstake and he wants to escape his current world to assume a new identity in another.However, near the end of the novel he finds one thing he is certain of: with all the evil inthis world, Holden's goal is to preserve the innocence of all children especially his sister,Pheobe. Thus, the author suggests living a life of uncertainty is difficult but findingsomething one is certain of can be the quickest cure. People make choices everyday, whether it be sleeping, walking, left or right, wemake simple choices each day. Not only is Holden uncertain about the little things, butthe big things as well. Holden struggles w
Luce talkscondescendingly to Holden and quickly abandons him in the bar, where he is left gettingdrunk. " (Salinger 132) At another point, Holdenproposes to Sally to escape this world with him, but she does not feel like doing anythingwith Holden; thus, causing Holden to become even more enraged. It damageshis emotional status and makes him want to escape the world he so despises. Holden wants to be a "Catcher in the Rye". If you do you start missingeverybody. Spencer, Holden's history teacher and one whom headmires, "The whole team ostracized me the whole way back on the train. Allie was the closest family member he held dear to him,along with his younger sister, Phoebe. School was something Holden had no interest in;therefore, he gave no effort and was punished by being expelled from many schools. Emotional attachment is hard for him because he believes that he will eventuallyhave to lose that person and may have to start all over again. Spencer, his history teacher, "It is all right with me if you flunk me though as I amflunking anything besides English anyway. " (Gale 143) Holden, due to hislack of ambition and trust, understands little.
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