Analysis on Tyler Jackson was Here & Catcher in the Rye by SAVANNAH DAVIS

Reality of an Unfair Justice System - Tyler Jackson was Here

rl302198 — 2023-12-06 23:12:00 UTC

Marvin views life in despair, considering that his brother passed away as a result of the unfair justice system that murdered his brother, Tyler. Thus, this art represents the unfair justice system by implying a man is unaccepted by society as the life behind him wins victory. Just as an unfair society with authorities that do not care about young black lives in modern America with Qualified Immunity existing. For instance, the photo of this man in a courtroom with other men behind him represents chapters 22 when Marvin and his family are in court seeking justice for Tyler. However, with qualified immunity and stereotypes existing, Marvin and his family leave the courtroom with no justice. As the case ends, Marvin is in his head in jarred dispair.

Evidence from Chapter 22 - Stereotypes

rl302198 — 2023-12-06 23:46:21 UTC

"But to them, all of they see is his hoodie and baggy pants. All that cop saw was a thug looking for trouble. He was just a kid." (Coles 22).

No Acceptence & No Justice - Evidence - Chapter 22

rl302198 — 2023-12-06 23:52:38 UTC

"I feel like I'm suffocating, taking my final gasp of air over and over again. I just want to scream for the world to listen closely, to listen carefully, to finally hear me. But I shake my head, unable to form any words." (Coles 22).

"Unable to concentrate on what the lawyers are discussing. Unable to trust that justice is coming our way." (Coles 22).

The Fear Upholds

rl302198 — 2023-12-07 00:14:34 UTC

Holden was struggling with evolving in life by using coping mechanisms, including smoking that represents his ill mental state. For instance, whenever Holden is suffering with anxiety, depression, and out of boredom, he takes out a cigarette and smokes. Consequently, it became an harmful habit, considering that, it damages the human lungs. Just how depression and anxiety manipulates one's mind to desire to harm one's body. Therefore, the image provided represents Holden. A man with a cigarette in his mouth walking out in the rain wearing all black symbolizes the fear and depression Holden struggled with growing up that remains meanwhile the rain represents a time of trouble. Hence, Holden is in a time of trouble he cannot help but use harmful coping mechanisms.

Quotes for Evidence - Holden

rl302198 — 2023-12-07 00:54:50 UTC

"I lay on my bed and lit a cigarette. You weren't allowed to smoke in the dorm, but you could do it late at night when everybody was asleep or out and nobody could smell the smoke." (Stradlater 41).

“Finally, I sat up in bed and smoked another cigarette. It tasted lousy. I must've smoked around two packs since I left Pencey." (Stradlater 100).

My Letter

rl302198 — 2023-12-15 17:58:58 UTC