"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger

(Why Holden should belong in a resthome) Holden's many physocological problems are a reason for him to be in a rest home. He lives in a fantasy world, therefore he can't think normally like other people. One reason for Holden to be in a resthome was when he got the idea to go away, act like a deaf-mute and have a job at a gas station. He thought if the people think he can't hear …

…kids then with people his age or older. Since he's not living in reality world, he can't think normally like other people. These illustrate why he belongs in a resthome. Hopefully he can get help, and after a while become more like everyone else. He doesn't have much of a chance to change though, but after he would once hopefully get out of the resthome he could have some friends, a job and a family.