A novel by J.D. Salinger that follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage protagonist who struggles with alienation and growing up.
Coming-of-age: Refers to stories that focus on the growth and development of a young protagonist as they navigate their transition into adulthood.
Alienation: Feeling disconnected or isolated from society or others.
The use of objects, characters, or events to represent deeper meanings or ideas within a literary work.