Violence In Holden's Fight With Stradlater

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Furthermore Jane sparks impulsiveness through violence within Holden . Holden sees the good in himself and states that he holds high respect for sex and for younger kids. However Holden's behavior also has a violent side to it. When Holden initiated the fight with Stradlater it was because of two factors. The trigger of both factors was Jane, first of all she symbolizes his views on sex. Holden is disgusted by Stradlater's usage of sexual activity and it hurts him more because in that instance it involved someone whom he cares deeply about.

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