J.D. Salinger, in his novel, The Catcher in the Rye, describes how Holden Caulfield, the protagonist, journeys to preserve innocence as he experiences alienation during his journey of self-discovery. As seen in the novel, Holden’s past is an important factor that contributes to his cynical behavior and his disturbed mental state. Specifically, James Castle’s suicide, Holden’s childhood relationship with Jane Gallagher, a character that the reader never meets, and Allie’s death shape Holden’s view…
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