Why Does Holden Alienate Himself?
Alienation in the Catcher in the Rye Throughout the Novel, "The Catcher in the Rye" Holden Caulfield Alienates Himself from Everyone and the World Because He...
Why does Holden alienate himself from society?
As the novel progresses, we begin to perceive that Holden's alienation is his way of protecting himself. Just as he wears his hunting hat (see “Symbols,” below) to advertise his uniqueness, he uses his isolation as proof that he is better than everyone else around him and therefore above interacting with them.
Why does Holden not apply himself?
Holden does not mention that he ever received psychological help—therapy or medication—which also explains why he refuses to give effort in the classroom. Essentially, Holden has not healed from his traumatic experiences and struggles to find the motivation to complete his school work.
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