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Determination and Self-Love in J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye and Miss Jane Pittman
Summary: The quote "A man can be defeated, but not destroyed" is a theme seen in many literary works. The meaning of this quote shows how self determination and love for others help someone get back on his or her feet when in a dire situation. This theme has been proven true through literature, especially in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines. Both pieces of literature show how belief in what's true to you is most inspiring.
The quote "A man can be defeated, but not destroyed" is a theme seen in many literary works. The meaning of this quote shows how self determination and love for others help someone get back on his or her feet when in a dire situation. This theme has been proven true through literature, especially in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines. Both pieces of literature show how belief in what's true to you is most inspiring.
In The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is stricken with a terrible start to his life. After the death of his younger brother along with him getting kicked out of his fourth school, he experiences a life of disorientation. As he feels that he is a failure, he begins to act without thinking, such as...
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