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Holden wants to be the Catcher in the Rye because he believes it is his responsibility to protect children and preserve their innocence from the harsh realities of the adult world. He sees himself as a savior figure, as someone who can prevent children from falling into the corruption and phoniness of adulthood.
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∙ 14y agoHolden wants to return to the time in his life when he was at peace, he wants to be in control of what happens not only to him but to the ones he cares deeply for and he wants to escape the depression that overcomes him, in order to replace it with a simple, care-free life that requires no strife.
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∙ 14y agoHolden Caulfield wants to the catcher in rye simply because he understands his own mental as well as social predicament that he suffers from and he wants to protect other children from such traumas. He seems to be in realization that there are many children like who need attention to their problems and live normal life.
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What did holden leave on the subway in the Catcher in the Rye?
Holden left the fencing equipment on the subway in "The Catcher in the Rye."
How tall is Holden in The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden Caulfield's height is not explicitly stated in "The Catcher in the Rye."
What was the name of the hotel that holden was staying at in Catcher in the Rye?
Holden stayed at the Edmont Hotel in "The Catcher in the Rye."
Who is holden in Catcher in the Rye?
The protagonist.
Is holden The Catcher in the Rye?
The protagonist.
Who is holden in The Catcher in the Rye?
The protagonist.
Who narrates The Catcher in the Rye?
Catcher In The Rye is narrated by the main character, Holden Caulfield.
Who was the narrator in the novel The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden
Who narrated Catcher in the Rye?
Holden Caulfield
Who is the narrator in The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden caulfeild
Who is stadlater in the catcher of the rye?
Holden's roommate.
Who is holden in The Catcher in the Rye book?
Holden is the main character-narrator.
