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Essay Archive - Catcher in the Rye: Holden Portrayed as a Troubled Young Man
Catcher in the Rye: Holden Portrayed as a Troubled Young Man
In J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield is
portrayed as a young, troubled individual. He tells us his story from the
mental institution where he is currently residing. Holden refuses to
acknowledge his emotions in regard to the death of his brother Allie. In
reaction to Allie's death, Holden hides from himself, his true feelings
about change, death and relationships with other people. He does not
realize that his
Allie died of leukemia three years before this story takes place.
Holden....
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