Catcher in the Rye Holden as an Antihero
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Defining the Anti Hero
Lesson Plans by Rebecca Ray
A growing trend in literature, on screen, and on stage has moved to produce more flawed human protagonists. Paragons of virtue who are brave, capable, and who always do the right thing. Instead of these inspirational heroes, many works feature a complementary archetype: the anti hero.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
J.D. Salinger described The Catcher in the Rye as a novel about “an individual’s alienation in a heartless world.” Engage students as they learn about Holden Caulfield's journey with our premade activities and storyboards!
Teaching Archetypes in Literature
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
Archetype examples are found in the world around us every day: in our speech, our beliefs, media, sports, video games, psychology, art, and even our dreams. Archetypes are universal; that is, they occur across all cultures, religions, and parts of history.
Storyboard Description
Catcher in the Rye Holden Caufield as Anti-hero with a storyboard - Anti-hero definition and examples
Storyboard Text
- Definition
- Let's go up to Vermont, or Massachusetts and get jobs, and build a cabin...
- That's stupid, Holden.
- Characteristics
- My name is Rudolf Schmidt. Your son Ernie is the most popular kid at Pencey.
- Really?!
- Antihero: a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes such as idealism, moral goodness, and altruism.
- Examples
- HOLDEN AS AN ANTIHERO
- Holden is an antihero because he is a perpetual liar, he frequently judges and finds fault with others, and he fails to follow through with any plans.
- Non-Examples
- Where?!
- Hey! There's Gary Cooper!
- You flunked out AGAIN?! Dad's going to kill you!
- Holden meets three girls in a bar and dances with them, but he thinks they’re all morons. He eventually tells one girl that he has just seen Gary Cooper, the movie star, to mess with her because he can’t stand her. When she tells the other girls she even caught a glimpse of him, Holden gets a good laugh.
- Phoebe is the opposite of Holden. She is sweet, innocent, and genuinely concerned for Holden. When she finds out he’s failed out of school, she’s afraid of the punishment he’ll get from their father. When he tells her he’s hitchhiking out West, she tries to come along, and follows him to the zoo afterwards, even though she’s upset.
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