... occur; the extent of the symptoms of this stage tends to be accurate indicators of the effort the Separation Stage will entail. The Stage appears to be challenging for Holden in Catcher in the Rye, as reflected from his severe need to be hypercritical. Holden demonstrates a hypercritical and unreasonable attitude towards elders, especially Mr. Spencer. " everything smelled like Vick's nose drops. It was ... Transition Stages the novice journeys into the unknown where he or she is tested and strained, as their internal turmoil leads to physical displeasure and confusion. This stage Catc...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... he interacts with , can be more thoroughly understood by the reader when the historical time period and its social values in society in which Holden lives is analyzed. Therefore the historical context of "the catcher in the rye" has a significant relevance in understanding the novel. America in the 1950's was a country of great military power, a society of high conservatism driven by consumerism. America represented materialism ... arrogant and superior mentality adopted by people he interacts with and as a result of this continual inner rebellion Holden is greatly ostracized and Aliena...

• Word Count: 1661
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the author's criticisms about Salinger's classic novel. The novel The Catcher in the Rye embraces the post war times of the 1950's. The author, J.D. Salinger broadens the reader's horizons for different historical time frames. Salinger puts the reader into Holden's shoes as Holden puts fourth his criticisms towards post-war society in the United States. Adolescents can relate to many criticisms Holden ... difficulty with relationships, intimacy as his difficulty in calling Jane Gallagher, and his date with Sally Hayes, which went terribly wrong because of his rudeness. Adolescents can r...

• Word Count: 439
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate