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... Love can not be achieved without communication. ... Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye, the communicative capabilities of the main character, Holden Caulfield, are examined. As a result of Holden’s use of alienation as a form of self protection, his categorization of individuals as either “phony” or innocent, and his inability to mature due to his fear of facing adulthood, he is incapable of loving and communicating with other people.
In an attempt to protect himself by means of alienation, Holden brings an end to any chance of loving or communicating with other individuals. Firstly, in the novel Holden frequently reflected upon his memories of Jane and his desires to visit her, but because he was too frightened to make any real contact with her, his attempt to communicate with the one person he feels he could possibly love prove unsuccessful. ... Antolini was one of the only people that Holden felt that he could confide in and rely on. When he invaded Holden’s breathing space, Holden was immediately alarmed: “I felt something on my head, some guy’s hand. ... Because of his constant need for protection from others, this action frightened Holden and he made the decision to leave Mr. ... Finally, Holden’s defensive wall and bitterness deprive him from receiving the love and contact that he desperately wants and needs.
Approximate Word count = 1045
Approximate Pages = 4.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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