Holden "Catcher in the Rye"

Growing up is a part of life. Throughout history, children have always struggled with many aspects of their life, in particular, the idea of entering adulthood from their adolescence. The daily lives of teenagers are in constant change, and there is a point at which everyone eventually “loses it”, denying the fact that being an adult may not be the worst thing that could happen to them. In the case of J.D. Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye, the main character, Holden Caulfield, has likewise come face to face with this breaking point. Somewhat misunderstood and thought of as mentally ill, Holden is actually just like any other normal adolescent, trying to discover himself in a time so filled with crazy ideas. However, through his so called “inappropriate” behavior, his compulsive attitude towards many things, the relationships he has with adults as well as children, and the dreams and goals he has for himself, it is clearly seen that Holden is completely normal for...