Topics for Further Study
- Explore recent studies on adolescent psychology. Based on contemporary theories, discuss whether Holden Caulfield exemplifies a typical troubled teenager or if he exhibits signs of severe mental illness.
- Evaluate Holden Caulfield's reliability as a narrator. Provide reasons to support your assessment.
- Contrast the 1940s generation, represented by Holden, with today's youth. Identify both the similarities and differences between the two cultures.
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