Summary:
Analyzes the character of Holden Caulfield from J.D. Salinger's novel, Catcher in the Rye. Discusses Holden's emotional journey in the novel. Reveals the struggle between his emotional needs and emotional detachment.
Holden and Maslow Pyramid
One of the most famous fictional characters is Holden Caulfield. He is the main character in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. The novel is about his journey after he got kicked out of school. His journey is long, strenuous, and is full of emotion. However, is mind set is not in one place. His emotions go up and down throughout the novel. He goes through the different needs that are listed in Maslow's pyramid. These needs include physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, and esteem needs. At some point in the novel, Holden goes through each of those needs mentioned in the Maslow Pyramid.
The first need that Holden expressed was safety needs. The novel, The Catcher in the Rye, begins with Holden at his.....
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