The problem with Holden in "Catcher in the rye " by J.R Salinger
Holden is a complex person with many conflicting characteristics. He has many
ambitions and desires for his life but he is faced with the basic conflict in the story,
corruption. This corruption is what drives him and at the same time restricts him
Holden's being surrounded by corruption disgusts him. There are a few main
instances in which Holden encounters corruption directly. One type is Stradlater, the
'secret slob'or Ernie, who 'performs for the people'. …
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…wants to continue his life as an adult but a child at
heart and mind. By doing this he destroys many incorrupt things that he has yet to
experience. Holden's whole life revolves around the battle of corruption and innocence.
This battle, through Holden's eyes, is one of adulthood verses childhood. this battle is an
impossible one an until Holden realizes this he will never leave his land of illusion and
adjust to the world.
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