Lit Analysis of Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger has written one of the greatest coming of age novels entitled Catcher In the Rye. In the novel Holden Caulfield goes through many troubles that many teenagers can relate to. In the beginning of the novel, Holden is irresponsible and careless. Throughout the novel, he develops morals, responsibility, and love. The main character in the beginning of the novel, Holden Caulfield, is an irresponsible teenager. He is attending a private high school …

…not developed morals he would not have been so upset about kids knowing the meaning of the word “fuck”. Catcher In The Rye is one of the best coming of age novels. Holden goes through adolescence and is torn between childhood and adulthood. He wants to be young, irresponsible, and carefree. Though he also wants to be mature, caring, and responsible. In the end, Holden develops into a man with morals, values, responsibilities, and love.