The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil place where there

is no peace. This perception of the world does not change significantly

throughout novel. However, as the novel progresses, Holden gradually comes

to the realization that he is powerless to change this corruption. During the

short span of Holden's life covered in this book, Holden does succeed in

making us perceive that the world is crazy. 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." His situation only

deteriorates from this point forward as the more he looks around this world, the

more depressing life seems. Around every corner Holden sees evil.

sleeping, Holden jumped up and ran out thinking that Mr. Antolini was a pervert

fact, it is "bad" to do so.

genuine merriment." Holden is surrounded by what he views as drunks,

and save the world. It takes most of the book before Holden begins to realize

fall if they fall; there is nothing that can be done. Shortly after this point, Holden

ultimate plan. Although Holden describes the situation in a very colorful and

finally helps him come to terms with this realization. It is Phoebe who

unrealistic. The gold rings are ironically not gold but really brass-plated iron.

has his nervous breakdown. His breakdown is due to this depressing realization

mean did you ever get scared that everything was going to go lousy unless you

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Approximate Word count = 2261
Approximate Pages = 9 (250 words per page double spaced)