Catcher in the Rye essay
Soc & Psych: Unit 2
Catcher in the Rye Psychological Character Profile
TASK: In a typed, double-spaced essay, analyze the character of Holden Caulfield with
evidence and citations. What evidence do we have that Holden is/has (pick one):
• Going through the stages of the grieving process?
• A particular personality disorder?
• Displaying the typical aspects of adolescent development?
Some reminders about writing formal essays for English courses:
Do not use personal pronouns (i.e., I, me, my, mine, you, your, yours, we, our, us)
Include the titles, authors, theory names, and theorists.
Use MLA format for in-line citations and works cited. Include the novel as one source, plus 1 more on the process, disorder (DSM), or theory.
Use a thesis statement, topic sentences, transition sentences, and conclusions
Check your paper for proper conventions.
Solution PreviewHolden can be identified as being both the narrator and a protagonist of the novel. Throughout the novel, Holden is portraying the typical aspects associated with adolescent’s…