https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc Add a note with your *working* thesis statement. Essay prompt: What is wrong with Holden? What mental health disorder or illness does Holden struggle to overcome throughout The Catcher in the Rye? How does the author use literary techniques, such as characterization, point of view, and symbolism to portray this? Use evidence from both the novel and your own research to support your claim. en-us 2021-02-18 20:08:13 UTC 2021-03-10 18:13:14 UTC hello@padlet.com lillywadding https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1216908615 Example: 
Holden suffers from severe trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye. Salinger highlights this by giving the readers inside knowledge on Holden's voice and using prominent symbols, such as the red hunting cap and the ducks in the Central Park Lagoon, to showcase his need for protection.
-Lilly Wadding]]> 2021-02-18 20:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1216908615 lillywadding https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1217054141 Evidence to support Holden's trauma and suffering of PTSD:
FROM THE NOVEL:
-Holden references traumatic experiences, such as:
--His brother Allie dying
--His teacher, Mr. Antolini, sexually harassing him
-Holden's POV indicates symptoms of PTSD
--Anxiety: Holden jumps from thought to thought without really focusing on one specific train of thought.
--Anger: Holden pretty much hates everyone.
--Self-Destruction: Holden often self-destructs, and his spiraling throughout the entire novel.
FROM OTHER SOURCES: 
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
National Institute of Mental Health outlines symptoms, risk factors, & more.

--Lilly Wadding]]> 2021-02-18 20:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1217054141 https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219708317 I believe that Holden suffers from depression. Multiple times throughout the book Holden talks having trouble concentrating on school and that's why he is always being kicked out of schools. And Holden also have feelings of being hopeless/worthless in the book. As well as a loss of pleasure. These are all symptoms of depression. I feel that the author highlights this by using a depressing tone to write the book. ]]> 2021-02-19 17:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219708317 https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219786530 Holden suffers from depression in the novel called The Catcher in the Rye. Holden shows many symptoms throughout the book, through words and actions. The author, J.D. Salinger wrote the book from Holden's perspective, so the reader can understand what he's thinking or feeling. The author also repeats phrases a lot to make a point. For example, Holden says he's feeling depressed multiple times.
-Senae Moore]]> 2021-02-19 17:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219786530 https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219836543 Evidence to support Holden's suffering of depression:
From the novel:
- Holden says he's feeling depressed a lot.
- He doesn't sleep or eat much.
- He hates almost everyone, and this is shown through his angry words and judgement in the book.
- He's had suicidal thoughts at least two times in the book.
- He always feels lonely.
- He keeps getting kicked out of schools.
- He references past trauma after leaving Mr. Antolini's house.
From other sources:
National Institute of Mental Health: Men and Depression
-Senae Moore]]> 2021-02-19 18:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219836543 https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219836965 Holden suffers from severe depression and very bad anger issues. 
He seems to not know how to explain how he feels to others and he will lie to help get other attention. 
Holden constantly thinks about harming other people and he seems to use harmful terms towards others as a self defense mechanism so he doesn't feel targeted. ]]> 2021-02-19 18:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lillywadding/c8b8knb79gw8umkc/wish/1219836965