The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger follows Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager who has just been expelled from his prep school. As he wanders through New York City, he grapples with the confusion of adolescence, the pain of losing innocence, and his fear of growing up. Through his sarcastic and cynical lens, Holden narrates his struggles with identity, loneliness, and the phoniness of the adult world, all while yearning to protect the innocence of children, symbolized by his fantasy of being the “catcher in the rye.” This classic novel explores themes of isolation, mental health, and the transition from youth to adulthood.
The Catcher in The Rye
