Repressed Sexuality and Quest for Identity in The
Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Abstract:To create a fulfilling life, any young adult needs to embark on a journey of transformation and self-discovery, but
such a healthy development was hampered in the life of the protagonist Holden in the story The Catcher in the Rye
by J. D. Salinger due to unexpected conflicts or maladjustments crept into his life. The present study investigates
the psychic turbulence of the protagonist to trace the teenage problems, especially the hidden sexuality and quest
for identity. By applying psychoanalytical methods and… Show more
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