... and The Catcher in the Rye, the the transition from adolescence into adulthood plays a vital role in the establishment of each of the protagonists' fates; while a loss in innocence results in Holden and Pai to contemplate their respective destinies, Kathy's realization causes her to succumb to what's in ... innocence and see that her Grandfather virtually hates her and has always shown remorse towards her ever since she was born. However, just as Holden sought to fix his problems, Pai remains headstrong and continues to advocate for herself and rebel against the tradition of her tribe. O...

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