J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye represents the life of a teenager dealing with his personal issues. The main character's name is Holden. Holden has a record of poor grades and has been kicked out of a number of good private boarding schools. Pheobe, Holden's sister, seems to be the only person in the book that Holden can have a mature conversation with without thinking the person is not genuine. Another extremely important character in the novel is Sally Hayes. Sally is a love interest of Holden who plays a large part in Holden's life. Jane Gallagher also plays a major role in Holden's life even though she never physically appears in the novel. One of the main themes of the novel is the idea of being separated. There are many situations where Holden feels alienated from his friends and society.

The Catcher in the...