Catcher in the Rye and Depression

Part One The Catcher in the Rye and Depression The classic novel, The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, was published in the 1940’s and instantly became a hit. The Catcher in the Rye is a masterpiece within itself. Portraying the impact that depression has in Holden’s life, Salinger reveals the causes of depression and how it affects his life. Depression is a big factor in The Catcher in the Rye. …

…were both very negative about what the future would bring. Attempts to recover from depression were over looked in different perspectives, as both characters had very different personality traits. Although depression is commonly diagnosed, it creates a great story line that will keep the reader enthralled in the novel until it is completed. Depression is caused by the unique but troublesome experiences of an individual and only that individual can control how far it goes.