1. Holden Caulfield's Language
... in that he has an idiosyncratic speech pattern, uses certain grammar, crude language, and has an adaptable vocabulary. Holden Caulfield's idiosyncratic speech pattern portrays his looseness and his self-consciousness in his personality. His incessant use of the phrases "and all," "or something," and "or anything," usually shows his laziness to further explain the issue he is explaining to the reader. On the other ... to other teenagers because of his certain use of it. As well as Holden's unique use of crude language, he also has an adaptable vocabulary which delineates his personality...
- Word Count: 964
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate