question 4

“The Catcher in the Rye” does not exactly have a huge impact on my American dream but it is evident. In no way shape or form do I want to be like Holden at all I do not want to separate myself from society and just escape and live by myself in the wilderness. I do not like being alone, and I know Holden doesn’t either, but I need to be surrounded by people and meet new people and not just see the same few every single day. I do want to leave my house one day, but not in the manner he does. I want to leave because I do not want to be a 30 year old still dependent on my parents. I want to grow up and take the next steps in my life, and that does not mean move as far away from my family as possible. I love my family. I want to still be somewhat close so holidays are not super expensive and because I do not want to be separated from them. However in a way Holden has affected my American dream because he has showed me that I actually need to work to accomplish things in life. Doing nothing or doing just enough will not be enough to get me by in life.