From the time children came out of their mother's womb, they are caught. At playgrounds, mother's hands are always outstretched; ready to catch their young ones incase they fall off a swing or a seesaw. The parents protect their children until they think that they are old enough to fend for themselves and grow up. Holden Caulfield, however, wanted to protect all innocent people, and protect them forever, never letting them move on. He couldn't think of anything better than being the catcher in the rye.
When Allie died, time froze for Holden. He slept in the garage that night, and punched o…
