Character Analysis Of The Catcher In The Rye

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Holden Caulfield. 16 year old male. He is currently going through a stage of depression. Comes from a wealthy family. Father works as a large corporation lawyer. Has three siblings, one deceased. Holden has an older brother named D.B he’s currently in Hollywood working on his writing. Holden also has a younger sister Phoebe that is 10 years old that will listen to Holden’s conversations. Holden admits to have used alcohol and cigarettes. Has gone to many private prep schools and has failed out of each one. Loss of interest and pleasure in usual activities. Persistently depressed. Tends to see almost everything as "phony."Has tendencies to swear no matter who is around.Seems to have many flashbacks about Allie. Apparently Holden is afraid …show more content…

Holden is suffering from major Bipolar disorders. He suffers symptoms such as: little need to sleep, difficulty remaining on topic discussions (jumping from subject to subject), bursting with ideas and insight, irritation with people who rationalize with them, excessive spending of money, impaired decision making (instances of people going to live on the streets), cynicism, and paranoia. The mania will give way to severe depression, in some cases, in a matter of hours. I've reached my diagnosis of Holden's bipolar disorder by all of the above of his symptoms that occur throughout the book and the process of see mixed emotions. Throughout my psychoanalysis report I have found that Holden's bipolar disorder has started to affect his life. With this Disorder Holden can no longer focus on school related tasks, gets off track and needs to be evaluated to help him get himself better. Holden then is sent out west to get more help in a mental hospital to keep himself in track with his life and future so he doesn't risk doing anything wrong to make him go to jail and/or prison for doing something because he's not on medication or doesn't have any help for him to become

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