Hero Essays
J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye illustrates the story of an adolescent going through a period of perception-changing times in his life. The story is told from the point of view of the main character and protagonist, Holden Caulfield, a junior in high school. Throughout the novel, Holden is going through a phase in which he realizes the “phony” nature of the people in the world. Overall, the story encompasses themes such as loss and confusion ultimately resolved with advice for finding oneself. Clearly, many young adults undergoing a paradigm shift or a maturing from adolescence can relate the book’s protagonist on a personal or even spiritual level. Because of his relatable journey, I view Holden Caulfield as a hero, not in the archetypal sense, but as a champion for those struggling to find a sense of direction in their lives. Holden’s entire character has not been fully established yet as he is still immature and has no definite plans for his future. He had been kicked out of three schools for not applying himself, and he calls people who act “fake” in real life “phonies.” However, what makes Holden Caulfield such an important character is that he is going through what many have experienced or are experiencing: the transition from childhood to manhood.
On the contrary, Holden seems to resist this transition as he was never serious about his schools. In fact, he came to the point where he thought of ending his life in chapter 14. He writes, “What I really felt like doing was committing suicide. I felt like jumping out the window.” Of course, many teenagers have had the same feeling, although I am an exception to this. In chapter 17, he explains to Sally everything he resented about school. “It’s full of phonies, and all you do is study so that you can learn enough to be smart enough to buy a goddam Cadillac some day,” he continues. Eventually, he came up with the idea of running away with Sally up north. With this, Holden shows he has never given thought to his actual future and what he plans to be. At this part of the plot, I did not really identify myself with the character of Holden Caulfield anymore.
I on the other hand do plan on attending college for medicine. Holden in chapter 17 embodied the rebellious nature of some teenagers who, much like the protagonist, choose to run away from his/her problems.The symbolism J. D. Salinger inserts into the story can provide more to the theme. There is a recurring thought that Holden has concerning the ducks inhabiting the lagoon in Central Park in New York City and where they go when the lake freezes up. Holden brings up this train of thought in various locations. The first was in his meeting with Mr. Spencer and again on two different cab rides. The symbolism behind this is that the ducks represent himself and his refusal to adapt to a changing environment. It puzzled him how the ducks would have to move and where. This is where I can relate to Holden. Growing up and moving on is difficult, but it is necessary for life. Holden Caulfield is a hero through what he has endured and who he can emulate. I myself do not relate to him as I have already been through what he has gone through, at a lesser degree, of course, but he can be seen, by some, as an example for a refusal to adapt. He is not a hero that is perfect or super strong, but he is a hero that inspires and relates himself to the common adolescent.
Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual The book “Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual” by Richard Rodriguez delves into his childhood recollections. This passage explores Rodriguez and Alexie’s perspectives on bilingual education. Rodriguez, an immigrant from Mexico who grew up in a Spanish-speaking family, emphasizes the benefits of speaking one language by recounting his experience […]
My mother is not a superhero The previous summer my mom got a fractured arm, she got a fractured arm, fingers and even broken back all these within a span of a month. The shocking thing was that none of these injuries were related. The fractures on her arm was a result falling on the […]
Introduction Every society has a particular category of people who are highly celebrated for their outstanding contribution to their community. Many times these people are associated with peculiar characteristics ranging from supernatural powers genetic inheritance, leadership qualities, and talents. Super Man and the supernatural traits enable him to do extraordinary things in the society which […]
In a particular society set up, there exist people with supernatural human capability. In most cases, people with such powers dedicate their efforts towards helping the community in achieving the desired livelihood. Following the dedicated efforts that the individuals in question display, other society members accord the people with extra capabilities the title of a […]
The general public is befuddled with regards to knowing the contrast between a hero and a celebrity. In today’s public perception, including my view, heroes and celebrities are very frequently viewed as one and the same. However, heroes and celebrities are diverse sorts of individuals with various definitions. Beyond any doubt few celebrities perform courageous […]
In this 1986 Dramatic Movie, Jeremy Irons plays the role of a Spanish Jesuit Priest named Father Gabriel. Father Gabriel goes to the forests of South America to build a Christian mission for the natives who live there, and convert them all to Christians. A Spanish Mercenary, Mendoza. (Robert De Niro), later goes there with […]
The Mormon faith, commonly known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has a prominent missionary presence worldwide, with more than 50,000 missionaries currently serving. Although all members are required to participate in missionary work at some point, the majority of individuals who fulfill this role are single and aged between 19 and […]
Dell’s mission statement is: “The Dell company” Dell aims to incorporate environmental stewardship into their business operations, while delivering excellent products and services at an affordable value, all while prioritizing the best customer experience. This is a commendable mission because it recognizes Dell’s current position and emphasizes the significance of including customers, products, and services […]
Table of Contents The Primary Call The Missionary Call Exhortations from the Bible Old Testament and missions New Testament and missions The First Missionary The Command The Story of Mary Slessor Practical Steps When does God call people to long-term missionary service? The Calling of a Missionary What is a missionary call? How does one […]
In the nineteenth century, both Christianity and Western medicine were brought into China by a group of medical missionaries. China was still a strong empire at that time. With thousands of years of culture, the Chinese did not accept the Western knowledge and religion easily. Nevertheless, after encountering some difficulties, the Western pioneers succeeded to […]
In today’s world it’s all about going in coordination and collaboration with the personnel of the organizations. Gone are the days when a typical dictatorship style prevailed and was acceptable to all the people who were working in such rigid and closed ended environment. No matter how much concerned you are and sincere towards the […]
Both the Cooperative Program and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® support the website of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), which is a domestic missions agency connected with the Southern Baptist Convention. This website’s objective is to aid churches in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories with their mission to spread Christ’s teachings. Its purpose […]
While lacking the power to enforce compliance, the Gasbag’s standards are recognized by the CPA’s Code of Professional Conduct. In auditing a government’s annual financial statement, adherence to these standards is verified by auditors. The GABS is composed of seven members, one full-time chair and six part-time individuals. The members come from various sections of […]
The introduction of European-founded mission churches into Africa during colonial rule resulted in a significant increase in Christianity. In many cases, the Christianity brought to Africa by Western foreigners failed to understand and integrate with the African worldview. For Christianity to successfully grow in Africa, it needed to be made sacred and symbolically understandable to […]
Introduction and key vocabulary The main focus of this thesis is to explore the question, “Is fellowship a missionary experience?” This question requires understanding of two core concepts commonly used in Christian vocabulary, both within academic and Church settings. These concepts, namely fellowship and missionary, are fundamental to discussions in missiology and theology within this […]
The Moravians The Moravians were a Protestant sect that, under the leadership of Count Nikolas Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, experienced a strong revival in the 1720s. The doctrine of the Moravians centered on the sufferings of Christ on the cross and involved much contemplation of the various wounds he received therein. Zinzendorf began the […]
A Great Master Baba Gurbachan Singh was born on December 10, 1930 in Peshawar, now in Pakistan. He received boundless love and affection from his parents. Baba Avtar Singh and Jagat Mata Budhwanti as also from the True Master, Baba Buta Singh, then residing with the family. Right from his infancy, the child Gurbachan manifested […]
The movie The Mission (1986) staring Robert DiNiero, is set during the colonial time period and sheds light on the Jesuits and their early missions in Brazil. It shows us a timeline of the behaviors of countries such as Spain and Portugal as well as the Jesuit missions. The movie opens with a focus on […]
This paper outlines the formation of a vision statement, the mission and the values that JetBlue and Southwest airlines embrace. A firm can initiate strategic management once it forms a mission statement. That statement allows forms to aspire to its potential while bearing in mind what it wants to avoid as it successfully grows. JetBlue […]
1. Why do you think Starbucks has been so concerned with social responsibility in its overall corporate strategy? Starbuck is concerned about its social responsibility because it is a very highly visible part of the company’s ethical practices. As the book stated, ethical practices and issues that are highly visible will have great influences on […]
Eastman Chemical has made quality an important part of its overall mission or Strategic Intent 1)Eastman has made quality an important part of its overall mission or “Strategic Intent. ” As a way of drawing attention to the company’s strategic intent, it is prominently displayed throughout the company’s many sites. Why would Eastman display its […]
Instead, visitors to the site are given an optimistic view of the company through its investor relations and FAQ pages. A review of the site leads to the following observations of its mission: CPK intends to be a “leader in authentic California-style cuisine (and to be) widely known for its innovative menu items. California Pizza […]
