Jan 3, 2010

The Catcher in the Rye | Topics for Further Study

Investigate current research on adolescent psychology. According to current theory, argue whether Holden Caulfield is a typical troubled adolescent or a seriously mentally ill young man.
Is Holden Caulfield a reliable narrator? Why or why not?
Compare Holden's generation of the 1940s to today's generation. How are the two cultures similar and different?