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3 pages in length. Will Hunting is no more able to tap into his inherent genius than he is ready to relinquish his blue collar roots - not so much because he is not interested in achieving such recognized accomplishment but because - like with most other things in his life including Skylar - he does not believe he deserves it. Similarly, a seemingly intangible commodity of innocence and vulnerability is what appeals to Holden, which is driven by his sense of fear and isolation. Salinger is instrumental in demonstrating the inherent strength of constitution and will for survival, even in the face of despair and disappointment. Both men harbor deep issues of worthiness as they traverse their respective life paths; only through the strength of others does each protagonist determine whether it is his worth or merely the strength of commitment that wins out. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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not interested in achieving such recognized accomplishment but because - like with most other things in his life including Skylar - he does not believe he deserves it. Similarly,
a seemingly intangible commodity of innocence and vulnerability is what appeals to Holden Caulfield, which is driven by his sense of fear and isolation. As Privitera points out, "although
he claims to want to be left alone, Holden wants more than anything to make a connection with someone, anyone. His numerous attempts through the novel prove how inept
he is at accomplishing this goal" (Privitera 203). Salinger is instrumental in demonstrating the inherent strength of constitution and will for survival, even in the face of despair and
disappointment. Both men harbor deep issues of worthiness as they traverse their respective life paths; only through the strength of others does each protagonist determine whether it is his
worth or merely the strength of commitment that wins out. Holden represents the plight of many and the durability of all; indeed, he
clearly demonstrates to the reader how a youthful yet worldly young man can still maintain his own presence, no matter the fear of adulthood that lives within his heart.
In truth, it is this fear that ultimately compels him to exude the passion and strength that he so defiantly puts forth when describing what appeals to him the most.
As much a part of the untamed society that he inhabits, Holden possesses an innate desire to experience life, in spite of the fact that he is forced to
endure the triteness of adulthood he has little desire to enter (Privitera 203); Will is paralyzed when it comes to the idea of leaving the safety of his blue collar
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