corrupt place where there is no peace. This perception of the world

does not change significantly through the novel. However as the novel

progresses, Holden gradually comes to the realization that he is

During the short period of Holden's life covered in this book,

"Holden does succeed in making us perceive that the world is crazy".1

Shortly after Holden leaves Pencey Prep he checks in to the Edmont

Hotel. This is where Holden's turmoil begins. Holden spends the

following evening in this hotel which was "full of perverts and

morons. (There were) screwballs all over the place."2 His situation

only deteriorates from this point on as the more he looks around this

world, the more depressing life seems.

Around every corner Holden sees evil. He looks out on a world

which appears completely immoral and unscrupulous. The three days we

learn of from the novel place a distressed Holden in the vicinity of

Manhattan. The city is decked with decorations and holiday splendor,

yet, much to Holden's despair "seldom yields any occasions of peace,

trying to protect who helps him come to terms with this realization.

views as drunks, perverts, morons and screwballs. These convictions

something..."5 Holden goes through several plans. Holden at one point

Shortly after this point Holden has his nervous breakdown. His

scene in the book. The scene is that with Mr. Antolini. After Mr.

this off with his hand so as to protect the innocent children from

un-erasable "fuck-you." This incident is the beginning of Holden's

and goodness. His perception of the world remains the same.

timeless peace of the Egyptian tomb room at the museum there is an

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Approximate Word count = 1084
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)