... either get anxious about forming relationships, or simply avoid them all together. In the notable fiction novel The Catcher in the Rye, author J.D Salinger brings the troubled, humorous, and adolescent character of Holden Caulfield to life, where he struggles with growing up, the uncontrollable changes in his life, and, most importantly, attachments with other humans. As a reader, a certain pattern in Holden's attachment abilities is observed, and it is made clear that ... for him. Later on in the story, a similar situation occurs with Mr. Antolini, Holden's old teacher from his previou...

• Word Count: 1900
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School