Caulfield - All Set To Conquer Another Chapter of Life

As Holden Caulfield's psychoanalyst, I believe that he's ready for assimilation. In his case, there is nothing to be that serious about, really. His feelings change because the society he lives by changes. And one thing is that, Caulfield doesn't know how to get used to that new type of environment. A person can't be pleased to do something they are not willing to, because in the end, the whole thing is going to crash down and come back to its original state without any of the progress added. 

Holden's breakdown was because of the things that had happened in the past that he obviously couldn't go back into. These events such as, his childhood, Allie's death, Phoebe growing up, D.B. moving to Hollywood, Jane Gallagher's summer vacation with him; these are the significant moments he treasures and hold onto when he's in need of hope. But unfortunately, it is impossible for him to get it back onto. When Holden tries to do these same things again, he then fails and just gets himself mad at himself and  everything else around him; causing possible outbursts and breakdowns.

Events such as Allie's death, Holden can't do anything about it anymore. All he can do is pray for his soul and ask for his guidance. All the sad memories made because of Allie being diagnosed with leukemia shouldn't be remembered as much because it can just make him even more depressed than he is.Another event would be the summer vacation he had with Jane. Jane Gallagher being connected to Stradlater shouldn't even be given any interest of. Holden just needs to learn how to let go of these things and let it go the way they're supposed to be going. Without Jane, Holden can still live happily, especially with his family; they may not be complete but through soul, they are. "If they fall off, they fall off, but it's bad if you say anything to them"(pg.211), Holden said about the kids who wants to get the gold ring on a carousel ride. This meant that, let these people try and do their very best, don't coach them, don't try to instruct them; especially if they didn't ask for it. And so if ever they fall, they wouldn't blame you and they would know, themselves, that they did their best.

For what I observe of Holden, he can actually keep up and integrate to the society, he just needs to let go of the past and let the present live. All the worries in him should be putted aside, all the sadness shouldn't over power the better things that he has and the things he will also have. With hope and perseverance, Holden can cope with the situation easily and gain success; using the past as his motivation would also help him to try harder and get better.