Jun
04
2010
what diagnosis would you give Holden Caulfield?
Posted by: Alan in Manic Depression, tags: Caulfield, Diagnosis, Give, Holden, Would
i have to write a essay about The Catcher In the Rye and for it we have to give a dignosis for holden caulfield (main character). the ones we have to choose from are anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder manic depression, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia or conduct disorder. if you could help me out that would be great. if you think it should be a certain one please give a short reason to why please thank you so much! im having trouble with this assignment.
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June 4th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
RIch. Whiner.
June 4th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Uhh… Why isn’t “normal” a choice? Seems to me he has more sense than most people do. Fine. Go for conduct disorder or borderline personality disorder. The others just wouldn’t have enough to back them up.
P.S. Who the heck said schizophrenia? Your teacher? Do they even know what that is? Look it up if you don’t. If Holden is schizo, I’m female.
June 4th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Without regard to your choices, I’d say severe narcissism. But since It’s not an option, I’d say borderline personality disorder.
Wikipedia lists the symptoms as “unusual levels of instability in mood; “black and white” thinking, or “splitting”; chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior; as well as a disturbance in the individual’s sense of self.”
It’s been a while since I read the book, but I remember he had a lot of “black and white” thinking, unstable interpersonal relationships, and identity issues.
He was also pretty depressed, so bipolar/manic depressive would be my second choice.
June 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Borderline Personality Disorder.