The opening paragraph does much to bring out Holden's
character. The David Copperfield reference is a direct statement
that what is envelops the reader over the course of the narrative is going to challenge
the conventional belief of what defines maturation and the process of the
bildungsroman. At the same time, the fact that Holden makes it very clear that his
parents would have "two hemorrhages a piece if I told anything personal about them"
reflects a couple of aspects that will define Holden's experience throughout the novel.
The first is his mistrust of adults. This will preclude him from taking any personal
advice from them, well intentioned as it may be. Additionally, it also reveals how
Holden values the idea of the personal recollection and personal disclosure. This will
be profoundly important at the end when Holden defines how individuals break apart from
one another with the disclosure of personal information. In this light, Holden places a
strong emphasis on telling personal information, recognizing that it is not for him to
share, but also mocking the idea that his relationship with his parents is not strong
enough to endure such an element. Finally, the closing reference to prostitution and
Holden's disdain for the films represents how Holden is going to struggle with the
notion of being "true" and being "accepted." In this duality, Holden sets up one of the
most fundamental paradigms that will encompass his reality throughout the
narrative.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Explain what the first paragraph of Catcher in the Rye reveals about Holden Caulfield's 'fate'?
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