Monday, May 17, 2010

The Fear of Adulthood

Holden is terrified of adulthood. The fear of adulthood seen through the eyes of Holden is a theme in the book. He is fixed on the idea that change is a bad thing. As the story unfolds, we learn that Holden is afraid of complexity. The complications of being an adult are too much for Holden to handle. In the end, adulthood is what pushes him over the edge, and causes his mental stability to collapse.






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