Character Analysis

Holden is a troubled teenager whom individuals today would refer to as an emo. Yes, you heard me right. An emo. After departing his prep school, Holden encounters new individuals and meets up with old companions as well. Although this was supposed to be a fresh new start, a mind refresher, it turns out to be just the opposite. The people who he expected to rely on during his hardships, turns out to be unhelpful. As he meets with old companions such as Luce, Sally Hayes, Phoebe, and his teacher Mr. A. his time with them just reveals more and more of his depression. The smallest things like a disagreement would get him provoked.