Catcher in the Rye

I'm sorry, we don't write essays for students. For starters, you might address Holden's narcissistic tendencies. Although he is rebellious in certain ways, Holden's problems obviously stem from deeper issues than teenage hormones. He is isolated, incapable of sustaining a friendship..... depressed, and devoid of purpose. The only thing that gives Holden joy is taking on the persona of someone else. He finds a kind of satisfaction in living a life not his own.