Cather in the Rye - Holden - 1534 Words

Do you know that about 20 percent of teens will experience teen depression before they reach adulthood? According to Teen Depression: Teen depression can affect a teen regardless of gender, social background, income level, race, or school or other achievements, though teenage girls report suffering from depression more often than teenage boys. Teenage boys are less likely to seek help or recognize that they suffer from depression, probably due to different social expectations for boys and girls – girls are encouraged to express their feelings while boys are not. Teenage girls’ somewhat stronger dependence on social ties, however, can increase the chances of teen depression being triggered by social factors, such as loss of friends.†¦show more content†¦Antolini, he was Holden’s teacher at Elkton Hills, this is clear that he is not Holden’s friends. Holden Caulfield isolates himself because of his depression. The third symptom that Holden has been experiencing is always talking about his traumatic event. He still can’t cope with his brother death. His brother, Allie died from leukemia when Holden was still young. Allie is a very important person to Holden. Holden describes him as â€Å"terrifically intelligent† (Salinger 38) and â€Å"about a thousand times nicer than the people you know that’re alive and all† (Salinger 171). After Allie’s death, Holden broke all the widows in the garage with his fist. He states, â€Å"I know he’s dead! Dont you think I know that? I can still like him, though, can’t I? Just because somebody’s dead, you don’t just stop liking them, for God’s sake† (Salinger 171). This shows that Holden still thinking about Allie even after his death. He is still unable to move from his past. Moreover, when ever Holden is feeling alone and depress he images talking to his brother. He confirms, â₠¬Å"I started talking, sort of loud, to Allie, I do that sometimes when I get very depressed† (Salinger 98). He talked to Allie saying, â€Å"Okay. Go home and get your bike and meet me in front of Bobby’s house. Hurry up† (Salinger 99). He still feels guilty about the time when he didn’t take his brother to the Lake Sedebego. Almost at the end of the book, Holden says: Every time I’d get to the end of a block I’d makeShow MoreRelatedEssay about The Catcher in the Rye Should be Included in the Curriculum1083 Words   |  5 Pagesargued about the inclusion of The Cather in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger in the high school english curriculum. This is such due to the inappropriate and adult oriented themes within If considered, many times within the novel the main character will face situations in which that the negative and vulgar themes will blossom into something meaningful that the reader can benefit from as a person and as a student. While the vulgarity and adult themes in The Catcher in the Rye are indeed inappropriate for adolescentRead MoreAnalysis Of The Book The Catcher Of The Rye 1131 Words   |  5 PagesAckley is a minor character in the novel â€Å"the Catcher in the Rye† by J.D. Salinger. One of Ackley’s main attributes is his rudeness because â€Å"He was exactly the kind of a guy that wouldn’t get o ut of your light when you asked him to,† (Salinger, 21). He (Ackley) is also nosy; â€Å"He always picked up your stuff and looked at it,† (Salinger, 20). A few other attributes of Ackley’s are his unhygienic persona that has â€Å"†¦ a lot of pimples. Not just on his forehead†¦ but all over his whole face. And not onlyRead MoreThe Connections between Holden Caulfields Problems in The Catcher in the Rye837 Words   |  4 Pageslanded. I didn t want a bunch of stupid rubbernecks looking at me when I was all gory† (104). Holden is a complex character with mixed emotions about everything; many times contradicting his own thoughts and beliefs. Holden’s struggles are due to the lack of parental attention, the death of his younger brother, and his unusual relationships with other characters in the novel, â€Å"The Catcher in the Rye.† â€Å"My parents would have about two hemorrhages apiece if I told anything pretty personal aboutRead MoreCensorship of The Catcher in the Rye948 Words   |  4 PagesThe Catcher in the Rye is a book that is an entertaining and compelling novel portraying, to some extent, the typical journey every person goes through in adolescence. Its relatable to many in that stage of life between childhood and adulthood. But is it to explicit and should it be banned or censored from schools? My opinion is that censorship is a little extreme for this book. This novel should not be banned or censored because it is relatable to people in Holden Claufields age group, it doesRead MoreHolden Caulfield of Catcher In the Rye, the equivalent portrayal of J.D Salinger1734 Words   |  7 PagesHolden Caulfield of Catcher In the Rye, the equivalent portrayal of J.D Salinger Jerome David â€Å"J.D† Salinger’s masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, is a world to the disillusioned protagonist Holden Caulfield. The story follows Holden Caulfield following his eviction from his private school, Holden leaves school two days early to travel New York before returning home. He interconnected with many different folks along the way and fascinatingly, the character of Holden Caulfield holds a remarkableRead MoreSemiotics of Gloves Essay1098 Words   |  5 Pages A glove protects. A glove provides warmth. A glove provides safety. A glove possesses many different qualities. The presence of a glove in Cather in the Rye and Winter’s Bone is something that readers possibly overlook before delving into the true significance of the book. Once readers closely analyze the importance within a text, some realize that a small symbol can mean something more than life to a particular character. Both J.D. Salinger and Daniel Woodrell provide a divine illustrationRead MoreEssay on Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Sallinger1567 Words   |  7 Pagesmiss them terribly when you are away† (Salinger 214) says Holden Caulfeild as he warns the world. Salingers novel pinpoints the many fears and phobias of growing up from an immature, pessimistic, â€Å"everybody’s a goddam phony† perspective that makes it relate-able to young transitioning teenagers. Salingers Caulfeild is afraid of growing up and the unknown prospects of entering th e adult world after experiencing a life changing event. Holden, clinging to his innocence, most importantly learns how theRead MoreCatcher in the Rye4413 Words   |  18 PagesThe Catcher in the Rye â€Å"Is The Catcher in the Rye, as a work of literature still relevant for today’s youth?† Name: Sara Sigurdson Course: English A1 Supervisor: Mr. Peter Steadman Word count: 3851 Candidate number: 00136022 Table of Contents Content Page Number Abstract 3 Introduction 4 The Actual Catcher in the Rye 4 The Sexual Matter 5 The Caulfield Family 6 Narrator and Protagonist 8 Role Model 9 Mr. Antolini 10 Targeted Audience 10 Guidance 12 Read MoreComparative Study of Death of a Salesman and The Catcher in the Rye1981 Words   |  8 Pagesfor the welfare of the minority and no apprehension that ones success could lead to the downfall of another. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D Salinger and ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller are both texts that were written throughout this time of social, cultural, spiritual and economic metamorphosis. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ through the portrayal of Holden Caulfield, explores an individual’s tumultuous tale throughout city living and teenage years of post WW2 America, hoping to find recognitionRead MoreRespect The Elderly By Mark Twain1565 Words   |  7 Pages41). Though the language is young and simple, Huckleberry has his unique poetry and undeniably American style. American novelist Willa Cather, usually a skeptic of Twain’s work, chose Huckleberry Finn as one of three American novels that would â€Å"have the possibility of a long, long life†¦ I can think of no others that confront time and change so serenely† (Cather 58). Huck Finn’s story is immortal because it deals with real, perennial issues. Mr. Twain’s disclaimer in the beginning of the book is