Losing Innocence
... But then, most people come to the realization that it was just the natural process of losing innocence. ... In the novel the Catcher in the Rye, we see Holden going through changes and experiences that lead to the start to his loss of innocence. ... That in itself is definitely the beginning of him losing the innocence he once had. ... With the pace that he’s at, it won’t be long until the preservation of his innocence is destroyed.