Childhood Innocence in the Catcher in the Rye
Words: 885 Pages: 3 26408Beyond storybook simplicity lies the complex reality of childhood, where dreams of adulthood bloom in unexpected ways. Conversely, adulthood frequently sparks a nostalgic yearning to return to the carefree days of youth. This dichotomy is poignantly captured by Abhimanyu Singh's observation: "Childhood is where every conscious child wants to be an adult and Adulthood is where every adult secretly wants to be a child again." J.D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye," vividly explores this theme through its protagonist, […]