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Holden Caulfield, the narrator of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, recounts his expulsion from Pencey Prep and subsequent experiences in New York City. His narrative explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for authenticity as he grapples with grief, loneliness, and the perceived phoniness of the adult world. Holden's encounters with various characters reveal his struggles with communication and intimacy, culminating in his desire to protect children from the corrupting influence of adulthood. He ultimately expresses a longing for connection and a desire to safeguard innocence, a wish symbolized by his fantastical image of "catching" children falling off a cliff. The novel concludes with Holden's uncertain future, leaving the reader to contemplate his emotional journey.
Holden Caulfield, the narrator of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, recounts his expulsion from Pencey Prep and subsequent experiences in New York City. His narrative explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the search for authenticity as he grapples with grief, loneliness, and the perceived phoniness of the adult world. Holden's encounters with various characters reveal his struggles with communication and intimacy, culminating in his desire to protect children from the corrupting influence of adulthood. He ultimately expresses a longing for connection and a desire to safeguard innocence, a wish symbolized by his fantastical image of "catching" children falling off a cliff. The novel concludes with Holden's uncertain future, leaving the reader to contemplate his emotional journey.
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