1. Catcher in the Rye: The Cycle of Life
And society has recognized the significant stages of life that we all go through to become the people we are. ... " Holden is giving up his dream of escape, compromising with life: accepting less than the finely-hones standards he had set himself, and joining the rest of society. ... (p.190) And then we pass that stage, that phase, that controversial, exciting phase and we forget all about it. ... Like some great philosophers, some of us sit and ponder the great meanings of birth, life and death, yet, in the scheme of things, it just doesn't matter. ...
- Word Count: 1125
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School