The Catcher in the Rye literary analysis

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a story about childhood, and of finding one’s self in society. It is the story of Holden Caulfield and his everyday encounters and problems with other people in society. The story depicts a week in the life of Holden, a week full of events and encounters that permanently change his life forever. In the Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger uses the character …

…people that he would never see in his hometown. Overall, Holden really learns a great deal about different people and different ways of living while he stayed in Manhattan The story of The Catcher in the Rye is a story which appeals to all people, but especially teenagers. Holden’s views and opinions are felt by many teenagers, but like Holden we all grow out of those ways of acting and slowly mature into adulthood.