Many times in literature, the setting is particularly significant to the novel in
             terms of plot, themes, or characters. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger,
             takes place in 1950 New York City. The main character, Holden Caulfield, got
             expelled from school and goes into the city for a few days before returning home.
             He spent his time dealing with his feelings about growing up. The setting is
             significant to this story because it supports the theme of Holden trying to grow
             up, it brings out a more insecure, childish side to him, and it is part of the reason
             for his negative feelings about the world.
             The setting of the novel is key to the theme of Holden growing up. Holden
             was able to get into nightclubs and bars despite the fact that he was a minor. He
             had easy access to prostitutes and his own hotel room, which are traits of being
             in the city. He also spent a lot of time travelling around the city on his own, which
             brought about an independent feeling. Furthermore, he spent many days just
             basically taking care of himself without anyone knowing where he was. These
             little parts of the setting inspired a feeling of self-sufficiency in Holden.
             The setting of this novel brought out an insecure, childish side of Holden.
             He seemed to digress at times and instead of acting independent, he became an
             insecure child. This happened when the pimp and the prostitute took his five
             dollars. Instead of getting up and sucking it up, he started crying like a child.
             Also, he began to act like a child while he was walking down the street. He
             started talking to his dead brother and pretending that the streets were about to
             collapse beneath him, as if it were a child's game.
             The setting of this book is also part of the reason the Holden had negative
             feelings about the world. He sees the world as a harsh, cold place, and living in
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