The Emotional Journey - Comparing the Catcher In the Rye by J.D. Salinger to She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb.

The Emotional Journey The emotional quest is a journey of the heart, mind and soul. It is not something that is won easily and it may take a whole lifetime to complete. Although it is not always evident as to what they are searching for, their subconscious mind drives them to find it. Dolores Price from She's Come Undone, by Wally Lamb and Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger have …

…and is content with her life. Holden and Dolores have similar problems in their life, a negative outlook, troubled childhood, depression and self-isolation. Dolores finds a way to over come these obstacles through therapy and relationships. Holden falls short of reaching his goal and is left in the same state that he started in. Although they have similar quests, both individuals have different experiences and this is why they did not achieve the same outcome.