A prominent idea expressed throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye would more accurately be stated as the theme of "coming of age," instead of "pressures adolescents must face." The theme of coming of age includes the pressure and stress Holden experiences as an adolescent preparing to enter adulthood. This theme is examined through Holden's sexual confusion, jaded views on society, inability to socially adapt to various situations, and increasing feelings of isolation. Holden's negative attitude and diminishing mental health is a result of him struggling to accept the fact that he must mature and enter the world of adults. Holden wishes to remain an innocent child like his younger sister, Phoebe, but he cannot escape the reality of his situation. There are numerous scenes and quotes throughout the novel that support the theme of coming of age, which illustrate the struggles Holden faces as he prepares to enter adulthood.
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