What does it feel like to always be confused and second-guessing yourself? In Salinger's Catcher in the Rye there is somebody who does know. This very same cloud of uncertainty haunts Holden Caulfield. Not only was it frustrating but his uncertainty takes over his life. If it wasn't for...

Our main character Holden Caulfield at first appears to be having a conflict with society, but, upon closer examination, we see he is truly only at war with himself. Our story starts with Holden being kicked out of yet another school, this time Pencey Prep, for failing four classes. He is supposed...

Holden in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" and Conrad in the movie "Ordinary People" are very closely related in many ways, but differ in a few as well. They are both going through a difficult time in dealing with a death of a brother and deal with things in very similar ways...

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...

Conrad Vs. Holden Getting over a traumatic experience can be troubling to anyone, especially when the experience deals with a close family member or friends. Whether the problem is feeling unloved by your parents, being rejected by your friends or even having suicidal thoughts, the result can be ...