... Lights, Big City, the Narrator escapes family and marriage problems, coupled with his monotonous career, through the use of drugs and participation in the infamous New York City nightlife of the 1980's. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden escapes problems at school and the societal pressure to grow up by running away to New York City. Though both characters seem to differ on the ... the night before. Clearly, it seems as if the Narrator's maturity has regressed since he moved to New York City. Like the Narrator's use of drugs, Holden uses his "catcher in the rye- fantasy to psychologicall...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School