the existential crisis in j.d. salinger's the catcher in the rye
The existential crisis in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" refers to the intense internal struggle and search for meaning in the main character, Holden Caulfield, as he grapples with issues such as identity, alienation, and the loss of innocence during his transition into adulthood.
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