Holden's Ego In 'Catcher In The Rye'
This passage clearly identifies Holden’s ego, where the readers can easily depict his concern about his mother spending time and money on a present, yet they were the wrong kind. The concept of his own mother buying him a gift when he is now being kicked out of school depresses him. However, he seems to contradict his own feelings because he makes it clear that he is ready to get away from school without thinking twice. This is exemplified as the id’s manifestation with the thought of knowing how disappointed his family will be known as the ego’s manifestation. Another factor in Holden’s depression is the museum he visits every year. Holden doesn’t seem to appreciate the meaning behind the exhibits in the museum. He dislikes how the artifacts