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How far is the Catcher in the Rye the case history of a dysfunctional individual and how far is it a critique of the society in which it is set?
The Catcher in the Rye is set in post war America and is written by J. ... As history again repeats itself and he leaves Pency prep, he is thrown into the wider world, away from the safety and guidance of a good private school. ... By simply reading the book, it appears to be the case history of a dysfunctional individual. ... You may see Holden as the dysfunctional individual in an unaccepting society. ... He even considers rubbing it out, but dismisses that idea in case he is blamed. ... ’ This quote is one of a few which make me think Holden is not the dysfunctional person, but most of the members in the society around him are. Another way Holden is an individual, yet not a dysfunctional one, is how he sympathizes with the social outcasts and ‘losers’ in the society. ... This shows that again, it is the society that is dysfunctional, and to a certain extent, corrupt, and not Holden himself. The Catcher In The Rye, by showing Holden’s view of the successful characters, and showing them for whom they really are, can be used to make people think in a different light about society.
Approximate Word count = 1239
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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