Boring is obviously subjective. He’s regarded as one of the most engaging characters in American Lit. Not unlike Huckleberry Finn (who’s problems were much more serious). The fact that he didn’t have any ‘real’ problems is part of the theme. It’s why he struggles. An early case of Affluenza.
Probably by people who like being pretentious.
Not unlike Huckleberry Finn (who’s problems were much more serious)
Finn was actually doing something. Holden was not.
The fact that he didn’t have any ‘real’ problems is part of the theme. It’s why he struggles.
He is not struggling at all. He is enjoying being a self centered little snot.
An early case of Affluenza.
Is that a fancy way of saying he was boring?
Because he does not seem to be anything new, just your run of the mill bore.