Holden Caulfield Transition To Adulthood

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J.D Salinger’s Catcher in The Rye dives deep into the mental state of a teenaged boy named Holden Caulfield, provoking many thoughts and lessons to be learned about his transition to adulthood. Holden opens up to the reader about all the struggles which he has kept to himself, allowing the reader to relate and learn from his experiences. Holden Caulfield's unique attitudes towards sex and the transition to adulthood provide and edifying experience to the reader as the novel teaches the reader what to do, as well as avoid doing.

Holden’s confused attitude and actions towards sex provide examples of both what to do and what not to do regarding the sensitive topic. Firstly, Holden does not pressure women into sex. This is evident in Holden’s

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