In the novel, "The Catcher In The Rye", Holden Caulfield views life in a peculiar and unique way contrary to how most of us see it. ... Another example of how Holden is unique is in his behavior. ... Finally, Holden isolates himself for self-protection. ... Holden's alienation is the primary cause of his pain. ... Holden Caulfield is a great character to truly analyze because he is unique in his form of thinking....

• Word Count: 574
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger's critically acclaimed novel, The Catcher in the Rye follows the journey of Holden Caulfield, a young boy who returns home to New York after being ousted from yet another prep school. ... Yet, in each encounter, Holden is unable to form a true connection. ... " (Salinger, 54-55) Ironically, as much hatred Holden shares towards the "phony society", Holden himself shares characteristics of being "phony". ... Like many teenagers, Holden used vulgar language often. ... Holden's uses "...If you want to know the truth......

• Word Count: 725
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger, uses to tell his story, but in the depth of the character of Holden Caulfield. ... Is Holden not just an average teenager with flaws possibly exaggerated for a simple kick for the story? Holden, in my opinion, is an amazing character. ... Wouldn't the world be a little better if we were each a little more like Holden? ... I could relate to Holden in some ways, even in his cynicism and loneliness. ...

• Word Count: 435
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Very often readers find that the narrator, Holden Caulfield, is annoying, has no real depth and more or less just goes around saying "Goddamn" and "What a phony" while whining about the world. ... Loneliness also is shown when Holden encounters a pimp and a prostitute. ... As they leave, Holden begins to cry. ... This attitude Holden displays for everyone distances him from everyone else. ... Many of Holden's views were probably based on the views of the author. ...

• Word Count: 639
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of the novel, is residing at Pency Prep. ... Holden can admit to his flaw, the immaturity. ... Holden knows he should act more mature. ... Holden is a crazy but credible character. ... Holden's red hunting cap represents Holden's attraction to unique qualities, which others might miss. ...

• Word Count: 1143
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Holden Caulfield is the main character of this novel. ... Holden is also very judgmental about everyone in the book. ... Salinger was similar and different from Holden. ... Throughout the novel, Holden Caulfield seems to be excluded from the rest of the world. ... The adolescence and repetitive nature of Holden Caulfield is one of the main themes of the novel that is heavily criticized. ...

• Word Count: 1119
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School