Abstract:The Catcher in the Rye is called one of the modern classics of American literature in the 20th century, which describes Holden’s experiences and feelings in a few days when he escapes from school. By using techniques of paradox and symbolism, the novel shows Holden’s ambivalence between the escapism from the phony world and the pursuit of a pure child’s world, when facing the postwar American society where people get lost in a luxurious life.
Key Words: Holden ambivalence The Catcher in the Rye
Contents
Abstract
摘要
Introduction-4
Chapter One the Negative Way to be against Hypocritical Society -5
1.1 Acting as a Member of Hypocritical Society-5
1.2 Trying to Escape from Hypocritical Society-7
Chapter Two the Positive Way to Deal with the Outside World-9
2.1 Caring about His Family-9
2.2 being Kind to People-11
Chapter Three the Reason why He Chooses the Two Opposite Ways to Deal with Society-13
3.1 His Immaturity-13
3.2 The Social Environment after WWⅡ-14
Conclusion-15
Bibliography-17
Acknowledgments-19
