Outline

Outline  **I.** **Introduction**  a. Throughout Catcher in the Rye we see Holden as a very lonely character often speaking of the ducks in Central Park for some subconcious reason he probably doesn't even realize.

  b. Thesis- Holden relates to the ducks in Central Park because they are always moving from place to place just like him. Holden wishes he was similar to the fish because they get to stay in one place and never leave. i. Avenue 1: The frantic pace of his life. ii. Avenue 2: Holden has no responsibilities. iii. Avenue 3: Loneliness


 *  Body Paragraph 1: The frantic pace of his life.

a. Holden is always moving from school to school, and when he leaves Pencey, he has no where to go, no place to call home. b. Wanders Aimlessly c. Holden bounces around to multiple places He goes to the hotel, a taxi, a bar, and then back to the hotel, then to his house, then to Mr. Antolini's house. (Salinger, whole book) d. Holden has no place to go and is out of money, so he returns home, then goes to Mr. Antolini’s house. (Salinger, Chapters 23 and 24) e. Needs to go home in order to get rid of his worrying.
 *  Body Paragraph 2 :  Holden has no responsibilities.

a. Holden has no purpose in life once he gets thrown out of Pencey. b. He goes to New York and does nothing. c. Holden has no job. (Salinger, 132) d. He has to go to Phoebe for money. (Salinger, 179) e. Holden has nobody to provide for <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 143%;">f. Only has to do things for him, and him only.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,-webkit-fantasy; font-size: 19px; line-height: 27px;"> Body Paragraph 3: Loneliness

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 143%;">a.Holden relates himself to the ducks in Central park b.He wants to be more like the fish who stay in one place (Salinger, 82) c.He never has anyone to talk to or relate to d.He often asks strangers if they would like to join in for a drink <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">(Salinger, 57) e.He even tried turning to a prostitute in the book in search of some companionship (Salinger, 94-98)

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">I. ****<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">Conclusion ** <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">a. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;"> Holden just wants to be like the fish in Central Park, he wants essentially stability in his life and he doesn't want to say goodbye anymore. i. <span style="font-family: Georgia,-webkit-fantasy; font-size: 19px; line-height: 28px;">The frantic pace of his life. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;"> The pace of his life highly effects the fact that he has no stability and no place he feels like he can call home, hence the ducks and moving from place to place symbolism. ii. <span style="font-family: Georgia,-webkit-fantasy; font-size: 19px; line-height: 28px;">Holden has no responsibilities. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.2pt;">1. His lack of responsibilities and the fact that he has no real purpose is partially to blame for the reason he never stays in one place long enough to find a suitable position or purpose. iii. <span style="font-family: Georgia,-webkit-fantasy; font-size: 20px; line-height: 29px;">Loneliness 1. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.2pt;"> Holden uses the duck question as a conversation starter when he's with anyone, such as the numerous taxi drivers we see throughout the novel. The question usually leads to Holden asking the person if they would like to join him for a drink. He is so lonely and all is looking for is someone he can truly relate too. <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13.2pt;"> iv. **Concluding Statement** Holden Caulfield is, against his will, like the ducks of central park. Always on the move, living a care free lifestyle. Holden wishes he was like the fish in the pond, because they are stationary. Holden is extremely lonely, and is in desperate need of companionship. To quote the immortal mighty ducks, "Ducks fly together!" Holden could really use some together in his life.