Written by J.D. Salinger in the mid-1900s, The Catcher in the Rye introduced adolescence to the literary world. The novel follows several days in the life of Holden Caulfield, a 16-year-old student who has just failed out of his fourth grade school. Throughout it, we see how Holden, a complicated young person, handles the transition to adulthood. He sees the adult world as one filled with what he calls “impostures.” So, he not only wants to refrain from being a part of it, but he also wants to prevent others, especially his younger ones, from transitioning into it as well. From there, Holden fantasizes about "catching" the children as they reach adulthood. This dream of being a "catcher" comes from a misquoted poem, the refrain of which reads: "When a body meets a body crossing the rye..." Holden substitutes the word "catch" for "meet" and modifies the meaning of the poem (p.173). Throughout the novel, the idea of ​​the "catcher in the rye" not only divides the world of children from that of adults, it also establishes a paradigm in which Holden feels the need to prevent children from making the transition to the latter. Rye creates a separation between the adults and the children largely through Holden's views and interpretations of them. At certain points in the novel, he describes how he views the adult world as one full of "counterfeits," people who follow routines, lose all spontaneity, and adhere to what he sees as their prescribed societal roles (p. 133). Because adults play the roles assigned to them, they lose their individuality. This bothers Holden; he enjoys being an individual, which is represented by his strange red hunting cap that appears throughout the story (first appears on p. 29). This division of the two worlds is a central point of growth and growth into adulthood, but it can serve as a guide for those growing up. In this way, Holden is a “catcher of rye.” It may not prevent a fall, but it can help cushion it. Adolescence and the process of becoming an adult are almost never easy. For most, this situation is fraught with great confusion. The story of Holden Caulfield and his desire to become a “catcher of rye” resonates with many others. The idea of ​​the “receiver” not only separates adults and children, but also becomes a role that Holden feels he must fulfill. Thinking that the only way to achieve this is to preserve the innocence of childhood, he realizes that this is not possible. Yet Holden becomes a sort of “receiver,” facilitating the transition to adulthood instead of preventing it altogether. In the end, Holden becomes a “receiver” by playing someone with whom the majority of teenagers can identify...