Archetype In Catcher In The Rye

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Salinger explores the challenges of growing up to meet societal expectations, notably during the ordeal stage of Holden’s journey, and through the guidance of his mentor archetype, Phoebe. A specific moment of ordeal for Holden is when he remembers his brother Allie’s death and starts to reflect on how his family would react to his own death. He says, “I started thinking how old Phoebe would feel if I got pneumonia and died. It was a childish way to think, but I couldn't stop myself” (Salinger 93). When Holden worries about how his death will affect his sister, he’s confronting the seriousness of life, a key aspect of adulthood. Throughout his two days in New York City, he’s been mostly alone and this is the first time he is thinking about
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