《麦田守望者》主人公霍尔顿人物形象分析.doc

PINGDINGSHAN UNIVERSITY 毕业论文(设计) 题 目: An Analysis of Holden in The Catcher in the Rye  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) 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 ana