The Catcher in the Rye, By J.D. Salinger Holden "Trapped in Adolescence"
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Trapped in Adolescence
In James Bryan's essay, "The Psychological Structure of the Catcher in the Rye," he says, "Holden will forever be trapped in a state of adolescence due to the trauma of his brother's death." I agree with this statement and I think that James Bryan is absolutely right. Holden still thinks about his brother a lot because he loved him so much. Allie died on June 18, 1946, when Holden was about thirteen.
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…Holden describing Allie so excellently, him always thinking about Allie, him breaking all those windows in the garage, and him breaking his hand, I think that Holden is forever stuck in a state of adolescence. Holden mentions Allie a few more times throughout the book but none as significantly as this one. You can tell that he loved Allie and that he always will. Overall, James Bryan is absolutely right about Holden in my opinion.
…Holden describing Allie so excellently, him always thinking about Allie, him breaking all those windows in the garage, and him breaking his hand, I think that Holden is forever stuck in a state of adolescence. Holden mentions Allie a few more times throughout the book but none as significantly as this one. You can tell that he loved Allie and that he always will. Overall, James Bryan is absolutely right about Holden in my opinion.
