Catcher In The Rye: Holden Caulfield's Perception And Gradual Acceptance Of
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In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil and
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 powerless
to change this.
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Middle of paper
.... 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, charity or even genuine
merriment."3 Holden is surrounded by what he views as drunks, perverts,
morons and screwballs. These convictions which Holden holds waver very
momentarily during only one particular scene in the book. The scene is
that with Mr. Antolini. After Mr. Antolini patted Holden on the head while
he was sl ....
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