In the novel: The Catcher in the Rye, the author J.D. Salinger demonstrates that Holden cannot deal with loss without falling into despair and loneliness. Throughout the novel Holden is unable to handle his brothers death, and his brother D.B. leaving him for Hollywood. This results in Holden feeling very depressed and lonely. Holden experiences his loss and loneliness as, a great source of pain and betrayal. Therefore he tries to cover ... which leads to Holden being lonely. In chapter 5 we see Holden trying to reach out to us (the reader) by telling a very personal story about his brother Al...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Catcher in the Rye, An Analysis of Holden Caulfield From the beginning of the story, it J.D. Salinger made it clear that the problems that were troubling Holden were deeper that issues of typical teen angst. Holden was self-destructive and emotionally unstable. The death of his younger brother Allie seemed to have a profound affect on Holden. It appears that Holden, under the circumstances, wasn't able to cope with his ... favorite person, despite the fact that his brother had passed away a number of years ago. In chapter 21, he said he was angry that Allie was buried in the cemetery in a...

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• Grade Level: High School

... him. Holden had a great deal of respect for Allie; he knew that his little brother was by far the smartest and most compassionate member of the family. Throughout the novel, it was hinted that Holden had more than just respect for Allie. Allie was one of the only people in The Catcher in the Rye that Holden actually infers of loving. "God, he was a nice kid, though. He used to ... he actually is, allegedly being 22. In chapter 13, Holden had non-sexual intercourse with the prostitute. He said that he"d just had an operation and was unable to make love, so he wanted to talk instead. The ...

• Word Count: 1287
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School