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![]() ![]() The death of Holden’s brother Allie was the event that gave him a great deal of distaste for those around him throughout the story because it made him devoid of the ability to find happiness or comfort with nearly everyone as they were all pieces of Holden’s ideal and unrealistic world. As a result of these occurrences, he often questions the merit of those around him in both society and school, which ultimately leads to him making bad decisions as they are mostly the result of his depression. ![]() While said occurrences hinder him in his efforts of closely relating to those around him, they are also the sources of his unfamiliarity when placed in difficult situations such as interacting intimately with another person or even trying to remember the positive aspects of his life. Holden Caulfield, who is the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye, portrays himself as a victim of his past due to the death of his younger brother Allie and the suicide of James Castle. Yet, most typically notice the effects of the past when personal sacrifices are made and loss is involved, thus characterizing themselves as victims of the past. The past’s absolute effect on humanity serves as the foundation of both crisis and opportunity.
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