Isolation and escapes from reality in Salinger's the catcher in the rye

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The present paper discusses the novel '' the catcher in the rye'' by Jerome David Salinger, the main character is Holden Caulfield who experiences a similar sense of alienation and an inability to deal with growing into his gender role as adult in his society.

this study focuses on of isolation and escape from reality the protagonist who fails to connect with people.

Holden has friends but he cannot continue his friendship, he quarrels with his friends and becomes lonely.

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Holden is unable to solve his problems and he continuously escapes from them.

he escapes from his school because he fails in four courses out of five.

thus, he escapes from his reality and does not face his problems.

the paper contains an introduction which expresses the main themes in the novel.

moreover, it sheds light on the protagonist which deals with the problems that face him when growing up.

it presents Holden's loneliness and isolation from society and his inability to deal with problems.

it is also consists of the use of symbols in the novel ''the catcher in the rye'' and the autobiographical elements in it and conclusion.