Some parts to my life can relate to Holden from catcher in the rye to well. In someways I can personally relate to Holden and in other ways Holden can relate to my brother. In the ways that I can relate to Holden are how he keeps all of his feelings bunched up and thrown deep so no one can find them. We both aren't people who wear our emotions on our shoulders like other people because if people find out the real way that we feel they might treat us different. Its not always the best way to handle your problems but sometimes it is just easier to do that because for me it is sometimes hard to show the real you to some people because they might judge the real you and you just don't want to deal with that, also you may be sensitive in showing …show more content…
Also he is the first person to judge you on anything he can, because that gives him pleasure. For example the he likes to roast people, that is the hip word that kids use now that means it gives him an opportunity to make fun of you in every single way possible sometimes he points out areas that you don't know about yourself or he exploits the stuff you are sensitive about. I would share some of the things that he says but it wouldn't be appropriate for school. Thats how bad it …show more content…
Greg likes to judge people on there looks and thats what he is most sensitive in, surprisingly. He doesn't like it when people comment on that. Holden on the other hand is sensitive to show that he is actually smart and not a dummy. For instance when Holden is talking to mr. Spencer and says “I told him I was a real Moron, and all that stuff. I told him how I would have done exactly the same thing if I'd been in his place, and how most people didn't appreciate how tough it is being a teacher.” That is one way Holden try to hide his intelligence. I think Holden does this because it is easier to be the dumb kid because no one will try to rely on you for