J.D Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has had ongoing success which is largely credited to Holden Caulfield's complex character. ... As seen in the quote "I put on this red Hunting Hat that I'd bought that morning.... at a sports store right after I lost those foils.... As seen above, it is evident that Salinger successfully uses literary techniques to help create the complexity of Holden's character, which is a key element in the ongoing success of the Catcher in the Rye. ...

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Catcher in the Rye Essay Holden's speech is often sarcastic, negative and dismissive to most people he encounters. ... She's really smart" This quote shows that he thinks very highly of Phoebe and respects the fact that she is smart. ... This quote shows that Holden pays a lot of close attention to Phoebe and the way her hair looks, not something an older brother would usually do. ... This quote shows that he doesn't have much self-esteem. ...

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• Grade Level: High School