Holden and I are very different, and, over the course of the book, I even grew to disliking his character. However, I somewhat admire his independence and initiative.
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"The Catcher in the Rye" has not changed how I perceive my own school in any way. It seemed as though the story revolved around the people, not the school, and that the focus on the school only lasted for a couple chapters. Over the course of the book, I found myself devaluing Holden's opinions as we grew distanced.
Holden and I do not identify with each other much at all. He's rash in decision-making, stubborn when defending his ego, and simply unfriendly: he struggles to foster any sort of relationship besides the one with his sister. I couldn't appreciate any of these values and ultimately began disagreeing with his perspective on school.
Despite our many differences and what I've just laid out, I can admire his "rashness" but in a different context. He takes initiative, albeit for all the wrong reasons, and makes his voice heard. I should voice my opinions and make a change.
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