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Alfaris 1
The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger's book, The Catcher in the Rye exhibits a boy struggling with many adolescent problems. These problems cause much controversy, confusion, and hate. Many of these problems are personal, while some are that of an average teenager. However, the difference between an average teenager and Holden Caulfield is that Holden has let the problems take over his life. By letting all the confusion and hate become so much of whom he is, Holden has become irrational, incapable, and insane.
One may say that all his problems and irrationality is due to his brother, Allies death. That it is perfectly normal to act differently after losing someone close to you. However, when these problems start to take over, it is time to get help, but Holden did not...