Catcher in the Rye essay
Soc & Psych: Unit 2
Catcher in the Rye Psychological Character Profile
TASK: In a typed, double-spaced essay, analyze the character of Holden Caulfield with
evidence and citations. What evidence do we have that Holden is/has (pick one):
• Going through the stages of the grieving process?
• A particular personality disorder?
• Displaying the typical aspects of adolescent development?
Some reminders about writing formal essays for English courses:
Do not use personal pronouns (i.e., I, me, my, mine, you, your, yours, we, our, us)
Include the titles, authors, theory names, and theorists.
Use MLA format for in-line citations and works cited. Include the novel as one source, plus 1 more on the process, disorder (DSM), or theory.
Use a thesis statement, topic sentences, transition sentences, and conclusions
Check your paper for proper conventions.
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Introduction
Holden can be identified as being both the narrator and a protagonist of the novel. Throughout the novel, Holden is portraying the typical aspects associated with adolescent’s development whereby his trouble starts after he is expelled from Pencey Prep due to academic failure (Dromm and Salter). At this age, most teens are associated with issues that related to adolescent development whereby they try to cope and fit themselves in the society. The challenges experienced by the teens is often illustrated through heinous……………….
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