We cannot escape time and time does not let us get away. It is interesting that such an abstract concept, something that is virtually non-existent rules our lives, our whole existence is rooted in place by the ever-accelerating time as we ease ourselves from one day into another, month into next month, year after year, decade after decades. Each minute brings with it change, most we take for granted, most are insignificant. Yet these small changes are like ripples that soon become waves that are like tides that carry us. And society has recognized the significant stages of life that we all go through to become the people we are. Each time we climb a step higher, or perhaps a step lower, and become different people within ourselves and our place in the intricate hierarchy changes just a little. Undoubtedly, the most exciting and somewhat controversial change that we all make in our lives is the time we reach puberty, when we abandon our childish innocence and open our minds and bodies to knowledge of the world and each other. We learn that there are shades of gray. We realize that living is not easy; survival of the fittest comes into practice. We clash with the older generation who has so many expectations, who wants to see themselves reflected in us, who wants to mould us into whatever shape is in fashion. We recognize that most of us are caught up in a tide, and only the absolute strongest can go against it. We understand that knowledge is a burden; ignorance is a much lighter load to carry. And we ultimately begin our primeval search for love, beautiful love, to be swept away forever, love that defies all disappointments that fill every day of our lives. J.D. Salinger strongly and sharply reveals all these truths and more in his book, "The Catcher In The Rye", some of which we are going to discuss and draw our own conclusion from.
" 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.
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. ... The Natural History museum has a deeper meaning in Catcher in the Rye than what the words say. ... The museum represents the world Holden wishes he could live in - the world of his "catcher in the rye" fantasy. ... The ducks vanish every winter, but they return every spring, showing that change isn't permanent, but continues in a cycle. The symbols from Catcher in the Rye by J.D. ...
Catcher In the Rye In order for any association to be functional, the novices in the group must shift from careless children to responsible leaders. ... Catcher in the Rye and Red Badge of Courage both depict less than a one-week period in which the protagonist demonstrates rapid growth and the baggage of internal and external conflict. ... The Stage appears to be challenging for Holden in Catcher in the Rye, as reflected from his severe need to be hypercritical. ... This stage Catcher in the Rye is an exemplary novel in which the novice undergoes a serious Transition Stage, requiring muc...
Salinger's, "The Catcher In The Rye- Holden Caulfield's exclusion from the people around him greatly affects him throughout the narrative. ... Boy, I couldn't've sat there another ten minutes to save my life."" ... His loneliness could have been put to an end with the comfort of a loving kin but this major part of a person's life is missing for Holden causing him to drift deeper and deeper into depression because of his seclusion. ... His loneliness is caused by a vicious cycle, which Holden becomes less and less controlling of as the novel progresses. Holden's...
Thus, he alienates himself from the "phony " society these people comprise of, and falls into a cycle of harshly judging others while wandering around aimlessly without reason. ... Holden's security in the immutable Natural History Museum reveals that he is afraid of change in his life. This underscores the fact that he alienates himself from others as a result of his fear for change because others want to change and move on with their life. ... Spencer said that "Life [was] a game that one plays according to the rules. ... [He'd] just be the catcher in the rye. ...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after an exceptionally traumatizing episode in a child's life. ... Along with the damaged neurotransmitters, a teen will feel overall hopelessness, irritability, and a general loss of libido in life. ... But, the problem is, with depression, and with stubborn teens, the cycle is less of an object in existence than it is the actual existence "very problematic. ... The brain is changing so much that the possibility of error is almost inevitable: some errors allocate more gray matter towards linguistics, some dole more to the analytical...
A Wallflowers Story "When you become a teen, it's like you get a second chance to remake your life. ... These negative effects on teens can greatly affect their outlook on life. ... In the book Catcher in the Rye by J.D. ... Most of this abuse comes from their parents, and the experience leaves them scared for life. But some try to do things to heal themselves or others who let the abuse eat away at them and let the cycle continue. ...
