In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield expresses his cynical views. His opinions are almost always negative, and he often makes harsh judgments and generalizations. Although Holden is normally reluctant to reach out to people and maintain relationships, he dreams of protecting t...

Trapped Characters There comes a time in someone's life where they feel trapped and alone. They feel like the walls in their lives are closing in on them and there is no escape. The result in this entrapment leads them to a breakdown of their mentality and the seek for help. Holden the mai...