Beatrice Berg October 23, 2000 English Period 1 Catcher In The Rye Essay Unlike the idyllic image of life in the 1950s depicted in paintings, literature and music of the time period, the 50s were a much graver decade. Commonly, those who did not live through the time, think of the 50s in terms of quaint Norman Rockwell paintings, the upbeat novelty songs of Patti Page and Rosemary Clooney who had hits like “How Much is that Doggy …showed first 75 words of 1153 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1153 total…he was supposed to be and criticizing those wh! o did what was expected of them. What Holden saw, was the glaring hypocrisy in the society he lived in. He recognized the distinct contrast between the superficiality of keeping up appearances by conforming, and the turmoil and repression that lurked beneath the surface. Holden Caulfield’s unique views for the time made him feel isolated and lonely, which eventually led to his breakdown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**