Wednesday, November 28, 2018

In "The Catcher in the Rye", describe Holden's attitude and relationship with his parents, Allie, DB, and Phoebe.

The first
family member with whomshould first be connected is , his little brother who passed away from
cancer.

Allie's death set Holden's life in motion towards the paths that he
chose. His relationship with him was affectionate, as he was often more connected with all
things juvenile, and innocent. When Allie died, Holden was in such grief that punched out the
windows around him and wanted to punch those out of the family car as well, but his hands were
already cut, and he was rushed to the hospital. It was this moment that set im into that
depression that would come and go randomly, and which ultimately made him want to become a
"catcher in the rye" when he grew older, so that he can save children who are in
danger.

His parents, both normal, but affluent, and obviously caring, are not
mentioned as much as Holden's relationship with his siblings. He does mention that his mom is as
"insane" as every other mother, but he does seem to have an affection for them. He
simply does not openly show it.

D.B. is a famous Hollywood writer who used to
write stories. Holden held him in high esteem until the brother switched from working for books
to working for movies. Holden has a hard time with D.B. because D.B. is the shining star of the
family, and Holden feels like a lesser person around him. He also accuses D.B. of
"prostituting" himself for working for the phonie Hollywood- because, of course,
Holden hates movies.

is the strongest connection that Holden has in his
family, again, here we see the same pattern of connection to all things innocent, juvenile,
innocent, and genuine. She is 10, and yet seems to be a the same intellectual and/or emotional
level as Holden. She can tell his behaviors and comments on his decisions because she is clearly
aware of how he is. He loves her to death as well.

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