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...

Catcher In The Rye Holden Caulfield's Perception and Gradual Acceptance of the "Real" World. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil place where there ...