I came to choose it because I heard it is about a boy who is around my age. ... The theme of this novel is how innocence is corrupted by society. ... This symbolizes that Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye because he wants to protect the vulnerable, especially to prevent small children from losing their innocence and becoming corrupted by society as they grow up. ... Even though Holden believes in honesty or innocence, he is a pessimistic character because he seems to find something depressing in almost everything and everyone. ...

• Word Count: 859
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger portrays the difficulties that go along with the "coming of age" through Holden Caulfield's point of view. ... The way he looked over Allie and how adults look over a child's innocence. ... The reader can now realize that Holden has took upon the responsibility to save the innocence of youth and rebels against his own parents whom took away his childhood innocence. ... In order to protect this innocence, Holden starts with Phoebe by believing in everything she pursues. ...

• Word Count: 930
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The Catcher in the Rye, An Analysis of Holden Caulfield From the beginning of the story, it J.D. Salinger made it clear that the problems that were troubling Holden were deeper that issues of typical teen angst. Holden was self-destructive and emotionally unstable. The death of his younger broth...

• Word Count: 930
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School