In "The Catcher in the Rye", Holden Cawfield is a depressed, immature lying teen who can't seem to grow up. Holden's depression starts with the death of his brother, Allie. Holden is expelled from numerous schools due to his poor academics which are brought on by his depression. Manic depression, compulsive lying, and immaturity throughout the novel characterize Holden. Holden's depression centers on Allie. The manner that Holden sees himself and how he sees others …showed first 75 words of 606 total…

…showed last 75 words of 606 total…he really doesn't. Holden's depression, immaturity, and suicidal thoughts lead Holden to the mental ward where he tells this story. The characteristics that Holden portrays lead him to from expelled from school to problems with his parents to problems in his social life. Had Holden not been suicidal and immature he might have had a happier life. Therefore Holden is a cumpolsive lying, immature and manic depressive teen that can't, and probably won't grow up.