Reading a novel that has no literary elements can create a very monotonous plot. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger uses multiple characters to present his prevalent literary elements and give the novel a positive impact. For instance, Holden Caulfield is used by Salinger to present his hyperboles throughout the book. In this story, Holden is the main character and most ideal for Salinger’s use of hyperboles. Holden has a mental illness and does not do well in any school he attends along with not doing well with friendships. This novel is based on a three day journey of Holden and gives readers an insight to his life. J.D Salinger uses Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye to present the literary element of a hyperbole, which also benefits the novel in multiple ways.
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A reason hyperboles have an impact on this novel is it highlights Holden’s character. He often finds the faults in every person he meets in regards to keeping a safe distance and not risk having a connection with another human being. Holden gives Ackley, another person attending Pencey Prep, a hard time. He finds at least one wrong thing he does anytime Ackley tries to talk to him, “There was a shower right between every two rooms in our wing, and about eighty-five times a day old Ackley barged in on me” (page 19). This specific quote by Holden suggests the fact that Ackley is also lonely, just like Holden, and wants to create a friendship with somebody, but unlike Ackley, Holden does not want a close relationship with people. The use of hyperboles show just how much Holden gets annoyed by any type of friendship that could be brewing and having it impact the novel by really giving the reader an understanding of how he reacts to his everyday
A reason hyperboles have an impact on this novel is it highlights Holden’s character. He often finds the faults in every person he meets in regards to keeping a safe distance and not risk having a connection with another human being. Holden gives Ackley, another person attending Pencey Prep, a hard time. He finds at least one wrong thing he does anytime Ackley tries to talk to him, “There was a shower right between every two rooms in our wing, and about eighty-five times a day old Ackley barged in on me” (page 19). This specific quote by Holden suggests the fact that Ackley is also lonely, just like Holden, and wants to create a friendship with somebody, but unlike Ackley, Holden does not want a close relationship with people. The use of hyperboles show just how much Holden gets annoyed by any type of friendship that could be brewing and having it impact the novel by really giving the reader an understanding of how he reacts to his everyday