The Catcher in the Rye by: J. D. Salinger In results of writing an essay which included, " ...Modern science would still like to know what the secret ingredients were that the Egyptians used when they wrapped up dead people so that their faces would not rot for innumerable centuries...", Holden Caulfield, the main character in the book, failed Pencey Prep, one of a long series of private schools which he attended. He was proud of …showed first 75 words of 941 total…

…showed last 75 words of 941 total…end, one would realize what a jerk Holden was all along. The usage of first person point of view helps the reader immensely in the understanding of Holden's true inner feelings and his thoughts and troubles in different situations. Holden used bad judgment in dealing with his war with phonies by not caring about anything. This book was an odd combination of humor and sadness which would inspire a reader to keep reading. Word Count: 939