Problem
Grief causes people to alienate themselves instead of addressing their emotions. In the Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield deals with the death of his brother Allie. Thus, Holden isolates himself from the rest of the world in order to cope with the truth.
In a well-written essay, analyze how Salinger uses literary elements and techniques to develop a complex portrayal of grief's impact on Holden (thesis is above)
Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.
Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.