《麦田守望者》主人公霍尔顿人物形象分析本科毕业论文

PINGDINGSHAN UNIVERSITY

毕业论文(设计)

题目: An Analysis of Holden in The Catcher in the Rye

院系: 外国语学院

专业年级: 英语教育

姓名: 陈百强

学号: 2005010001

指导教师: 周星驰（副教授）

2009年3月10日

Thesis: An Analysis of Holden in The Catcher in the Rye 《麦田守望者》主人公霍尔顿人物形象分析

School or Department: College of Foreign Languages Grade and Specialty: 2005, English Education Name: Chen Baiqiang

Advisor: Zhou Qingchi (Associate Professor)

March 10, 2009

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Acknowledgements

With the composition of the thesis coming to an end, I have at last obtained an opportunity to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Chou Qingchi, who has not only given me her generous and instructive advice, and valuable materials, but also spent much time reading and correcting the manuscript of the thesis. Besides, teachers’constant encouragement and help during my study here could not be underestimated for the fulfillment of this thesis.

I am also thankful to other teachers of English Department, whose courses I have attended and from whom I have learned much.

I would also like to acknowledge my deep indebtedness to my parents who spare no pains bringing me up.

Abstract

Holden Caulfield is the young leading character in The Catcher in the Rye with Salinger’s celebrated works which was praised in the American literary arena. He was the representative of US youth’s statue at that time to some extent. His individual character of cynicism and kind-heartedness deeply shocked generations of American readers.

Holden is a man of marked individuality. The key point what this paper analyzes is his personal characters. Holden lives in the society with contradictions. “Phony”, probably the most famous phrase from The Catcher in the Rye, is one of Holden’s favorite concepts. It is his catcher—all for describing hypocrisy and ugliness that encounters in the world around him. As a rebel, he is struggling with the world. Meanwhile he is in deep love with purity of his childhood and innocence of children. More importantly, he defends children’s soul and keeps watch the bright ideal. This paper centers on two major aspects to analyze characters of Holden. One is his rebellious spirit; the other is his consistent pursuit of defending purity and seeking lofty ideal.

Through a in-depth study on the personality of the leading character, this paper helps the readers understand the classical figure of Holden, the reality of American society after World WarⅡand the profound significance of this work.

Key words: Innocence; Rebel; Phony