Catcher in the Rye

A book I have recently read was Cather in the Rye by J.D Salinger. There are many aspects to the book, but I think one of the most significant ones are character change. Holden, the main character changes. After once again being kicked out of boarding school he goes on an adventure in New York City and finds himself.


Holden is a very complex character. He's sensitive, intellegent, and underacieving. He doesn't push himself as much as he can also he's a really bright and creative. He's also very observant. He notices and interprets many things about the people around him simultainiously. Right after he's kicked out of boarding school, he's very confused and insecure. He doesn't really know where his opinions or even himself fit in the world. During his journey in New York, he finds a sense of peace and tranquility. He realizes that although things in his life aren't perfect, they're alright. He also realizes that he's not as much of an outcast. Even if he is, he's okay with it.


Holdens grasp of himself as a multifaceted person happens very subtly and isn't very much of a change. It's more of a concealed fufillment, but it is present deep down. Mostly he just feels a little more controlled inside his head. In the beginning he is just a jumble of thoughts and can barely function. But after his voyage in the city he overall just feels like a normal person.