The Catcher Of The Rye, By Jd Salinger - 1395 Words

Amelia Biancardi Professor Signorotti English 380P 13 October 2017 Feminism in Catcher in the Rye In Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has contradicting views of women along with his social status between adolescence and adulthood. He often objectifies women for their materialism and simplisticity, however at the same time he has a respect for women that most teenage boys do not. He has a dualistic way of acting toward women. He either seems socially immature or in other situations he has a more mature approach than most others his age. Holden is stuck in a void between adolescence and adulthood which is exemplified through his relationship with various women. Although it may seem that Holden is pushing†¦show more content†¦H A way he tries to cope with this is by attempting to preserve innocence in children. When he visits Phoebe’s school and see’s â€Å"fuck you† written on the wall he immediately attempts to scrub it off trying to protect his sister. He soon realizes that it would be nearly impossible to try and stop people from growing up and being exposed to the harsh realities of the real world considering that no matter how hard he tries there is no way he could scrub all the â€Å"fuck you’s† off the universe. Phoebe plays a big role in Holden coming to terms with adulthood. She makes it clear to Holden that if he does not accept the complexities of becoming an adult he will live a sad life alone. In Holden’s eyes Phoebe represents innocence, the one thing that Holden tries to latch on to throughout the progression of the novel. She shows Holden’s immaturity and desire to remain in the past. â€Å"I mean if you tell old Phoebe something, she knows exactly what the hell you’re talking about. I mean you can even take her anywhere with you.† This shows how Phoebe is one of the few females in the in the novel that Holden feels a connection to and respects. Phoebe also brings Holden to realize that as much as he tries he will not be able to stop himself and other children from growing up. This is come to realization when Phoebe points out that the song that Holden was singing repeatedly throughout the novel actually is a poem and Holden had the words wrong the entire time. This changes theShow MoreRelatedThe Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger: A Review1887 Words   |  8 Pagesï » ¿The Catcher in the Rye Introduction The Catcher in the Rye, a novel by J. D. Salinger, was first published in 1951. The novel deals with the themes of identity, belonging, connection, and alienation. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a cynical sixteen year-old with prematurely gray hair that makes him appear older than his age. 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