Holden Caufield, the protagonist of J. D. Salinger’s iconic coming of age novel, cycles through various emotional states towards people, places, items, and events throughout the story. However, most of his feelings can be categorized under the umbrellas of either contentment or dissatisfaction. For most of the novel, he exists in a state of deep … Read more
Insanity is a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction. It is when one does something out of the ordinary; yet feels as though it is justified. These perspectives of insanity are likewise portrayed in literature. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger examines the behaviour and relationships of … Read more
J.D. Salinger’s youth and war experiences influenced his writings. J.D. went through four different schools for education. He then went to World War II. After the war, he had a lot to say, so he wrote down his thoughts. And, he sure had some things to say. Jerome David Salinger came into this world on … Read more