Catcher in the Rye

"...I was flunking four subjects and not applying myself and all

This characterization of Holden reveals how he is still in the stage if adolescence because he doesn't care too much about his education, and he chooses to not be proactive about his learning. This demonstrates his childish tendencies because he is not prepared to handle the responsibility.

"Oh, I feel some concern for my future, all right. Sure. Sure I do... but not too much, I guess."

This instance highlights both immature tendencies as well as a little maturity because Holden, although not seeming to care too much about his future, displays some curiosity when he really thinks about what his later days will look like.

"I mean it. I'll be all right. I'm just going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don't they?"

This exhibits Holden's transition into adulthood to some degree because he realizes that he has been lazy and the lack of effort that he has put forth in school is beginning to become a real problem. When he quickly states that it's only a mere phase, the child inside him is also revealed because he wants to take the blame off himself because he can't handle the responsibility just yet.

Poem

A utility. Overwhelmed with thoughts, Scribing for eternity, All the emotions and ideas, of unfathomable potential.

An implement to express individualism, Allowing knowledge to reveal itself upon an empty canvas, letting neither mistake nor judgement become a grievance. Change is optional.

Communication of identity remains unrestrained, but until action has been taken for an opinion to be heard, Voices will be silenced by the unwritten mind.