Holden Caulfield Influence

Holden does not only suffer from being kicked out of school and anticipation of his parent’s reactions or even punishment, but also his inner feelings on depression as well as maturing. He is shown to be a dreamer and as someone who runs away from struggles (a resolution).

In J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the character of Holden Caulfield does not convincingly embody a compassionate and caring character. Holden, after having a difficult year at school, finds comfort in his memories of his brother Allie. Another instance of Holden finding comfort, is when he spends time with Phoebe. In the same way, Phoebe is supportive when spending time with Holden. However, this takes a turn for the worse, as Holden reveals to Phoebe that he is leaving. Holden finds comfort and love through his memories of Allie, his experiences with Phoebe and the support from he receives from her.

Re- reading The Catcher in the Rye, the readers learn in fifty pages in that Holden Caulfield’s revered younger brother, Allie Caulfield, has died of leukemia. To worsen this tragedy, Holden saw Allie as the smartest, happiest kid alive. Holden not only lost the brother he loved but he saw Allie be in every way the better of the two. What a burden for an adolescent. We don’t have to look beyond this to understand Holden’s

Even though Holden is disturbed and mentally unstable he does demonstrate healthy psychological traits such as the way that he speaks of his younger sister Phoebe. Holden cares deeply for his sister and always speaks very highly of her. Holden is able to acquire a caring, loving relationship with

Every person gets influenced by someone even major characters, in both suitable and adverse ways. Holden Caulfield is a 17-year-old boy that is the protagonist and narrator of the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. Holden is influenced by many characters and tries to learn from his own experiences and from the ones of others as well. Some even change him in ways that make him grow up and change as a character. Not only that, Holden goes through many difficult hardships and through his cynicism he tries to protect himself from the agony and dissatisfaction of them. Many people influence him, especially Jane Gallagher, Allie Caulfield, and D.B. Caulfield.

He has been through a lot in his life and wants to save innocent people from experiencing what he has. Holden can’t leave Phoebe, his younger sister, to run away. There is

Through Holden’s careful actions and decision making it is clear that his relationship with his sister definitely affected the way he chose to live his life. Phoebe is perhaps the only reminder that Holden still has to remembering how to love and show affection towards another person. When Holden looks at Phoebe, he cannot help but feel the same love for her as he felt for his deceased brother Allie, years before. Phoebe was only ever honest with Holden, not ‘phony’ which is a characteristic that Holden loathes in people throughout the novel. Phoebe, probably the most influential person on Holden, makes him show his fear of change and is very understanding when it comes

In J.D. Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, undergoes an immense psychological change where he transforms from youth to maturity. The major conflict in the novel which held Holden back from progressing into adulthood had to do with the death of his younger brother, Allie. The way Holden expresses himself and all of the decisions he has made can all be related back to that experience which he has never been able to cope with. As a result, Holden spends the majority of his time alone which only further hinders his ability to find comfort. Finally, his unprovoked animosity towards adults and extreme uncontrollable emotions are a testament to his immaturity. It is not until Holden is watching Phoebe at

Coping with the loss and death of a loved one are some of the most tremendous occasions in anyone's life. It is hard for just anyone to get over with even if they have a strong heart. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden, the main protagonist and a rebellious teenager, develops a deep solemn sadness and isolation upon society, conflicted upon the long pains associated with his brother Allie’s young death. Throughout the novel, Holden deals with the tragic death of his younger brother in a unique way, where he sets himself apart from the world, feeling varying emotions from sadness to anger which are associated with Holden growing up.

In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden is a teenager with unique and resolute opinions. He is very stubborn and gets kicked out of multiple schools, winding up back in New York City chasing his younger sister. The novel captures the essence of his character and perspective, which focuses on alienation and adolescence. Holden expresses fear in losing memories of his older brother, Allie, which explains his anxiety facing adulthood. Holden tends to isolate himself because he believes if he gets close to someone or loves someone like he did Allie, he or she will leave.

In the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield is faced with multiple “phonies” that divert him from those he really holds affection for. Throughout the novel Holden shows disgust for certain characters but his ability to build relationships of intimacy are most eminent. Through Allie Caulfield, Holden is able to make a more personal connection. Seeing as how he is now dead, Allie is a savior in the eyes’ of Holden when he is in the time of need. Phoebe Caulfield, Holden’s ten year old sister, shares similar tastes with Holden earning his respect as well as his time, allowing Holden to show affection to her more than any other character. Jane Gallagher although never physically present in the novel holds a special place in Holden’s heart, his first love. Through Jane, Holden is able to experience things that his brother and sister couldn 't give him, earning her his ability to show affection. With the struggle between adolescence and adulthood, Holden Caulfield, of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, finds himself through the relationships he builds with Allie and Phoebe Caulfield as well as Jane Gallagher.

Olivia Zarkadas 4/13/17 Catcher in the Rye Paper Friendship is Key to Happiness Having friends and meaningful relationships is arguably one of the most important keys to happiness in life. In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger, Holden, the protagonist, struggles to develop meaningful relationships with his family and peers due to the loss of his brother Allie. He then fears starting another relationship and feeling empty when it ends, this shows that deep sadness causes someone to reject the idea of growing up resulting in difficulty forming a bond. Throughout the novel, Holden is seen rejecting relationships due to the traumatic death of Allie.

Holden’s history of family problems, including his brother’s death and how he is neglected by his parents, his patterns of negative thinking, as well as his constant hope that he could one day run away from his life at home are clear indications that the mental illness Holden faces is adolescent depression. First, Holden’s problems within his family caused him the distress that resulted in adolescent depression. Holden introduces his family conflicts, specifically negligence, by saying “you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me” (3). Family conflicts and relationship difficulties and having a dysfunctional family are complications and

Holden's younger sister Phoebe, is also in need of Holden's protection. He must protect her because he failed to protect his brother Allie from death. Holden feels that it is his responsibility to protect Phoebe from whatever may put her in danger, even himself: "I was glad. All of a sudden I wanted her to cry till her eyes practically dropped out. I almost hated her. I think I hated her most because she wouldn't be in that play any more if she went away with me." (207) He does not want Phoebe to turn out like himself. He wants

J.D. Salinger 's "The Catcher in the Rye" portrays a troubled teen in New York City. Over the few days the novel depicts, the boy displays his critical and unhealthy mindset. Eventually he has a mental breakdown. Through psychoanalysis of Holden Caulfield, one may suggest that Allie 's death, social development, and an identity crisis are large contributing factors in Holden 's mental breakdown.