As a clinical psychologist I meet with many different types of people. On November, 28, 1958 I requested to meet with the most famous one as of yet, 17 year old, Holden Caulfield. My intentions are a bit selfish, but I am truly hoping to help him through his stay here in our facilities.Upon first glance I noticed Mr. Caulfield appeared very tired, run-down. His walk was rather slow and his gait was guarded, as if he expected an attack at any moment. He appeard lucid but seemed unsure of his location. His tiredness and confusion, however, did not mask his above average intelligence. This became especially appearant to the nurses assigned to his care, one of whom reported that Holden's penetrating gaze made her feel as if he was judging her character. The patiet has also displayed a penchant or sarcastic comments, especially regarding "phonies". At this time we are unsure of whom he is referring to when he uses this terminology.
Preliminary interviews indicate that Holden had idolized his older brother, D.B., throughout his childhood. Recently, however, his opinion reversed. D.B. Caulfield, a writer, relocated to Hollywood. Holden regards this move as a misstep for his brother and has even gone so far as accusing him of prostituting himself by agreeing to work for the film industry. The patient also appeared to have a close relationship with his youngest sister, Phoebe. Holden's other brother, Allie, was two years his junior and died of leukemia on July 18, 1946. Tragic as this loss was for the Caulfield family, it seems to have a greater impact on Holden. He was thirteen at the time of his brothers death. Upon hearing the news, Holden broke all the windows in the garage with his bare fists. According to Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield, Holden's personality underwent a radical change. Among the most notable changes, they listed a decline in Holden's social skills and loss of interest in academic pursuits. This loss has appeared to upset Holden's mental state.
In my professional opinion, Holden Caulfield shows signs of repression. It seems he has been supressing thoughts of his brother, Allie. In addition, Caulfield seems to have an irrational fear of growing up and losing one's childhood innocents. Holden's relationship with his siblings reflects his fears are deep rooted. While he enjoys a good relationship with his younger siblings, his relationship with his older brother, D.B., is much more troubled. He seems to have displaced his fears about the effects of growing up onto his resentment of D.B. and his desire to protect Phoebe and preserve her childish innocents. Luckily, under treatment, Holden is beginning to accept the fact that Phoebe cannot remain a child forever and that his brother Allie is gone.
I recommend clinical psychological visits until further progress has been made.
Preliminary interviews indicate that Holden had idolized his older brother, D.B., throughout his childhood. Recently, however, his opinion reversed. D.B. Caulfield, a writer, relocated to Hollywood. Holden regards this move as a misstep for his brother and has even gone so far as accusing him of prostituting himself by agreeing to work for the film industry. The patient also appeared to have a close relationship with his youngest sister, Phoebe. Holden's other brother, Allie, was two years his junior and died of leukemia on July 18, 1946. Tragic as this loss was for the Caulfield family, it seems to have a greater impact on Holden. He was thirteen at the time of his brothers death. Upon hearing the news, Holden broke all the windows in the garage with his bare fists. According to Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield, Holden's personality underwent a radical change. Among the most notable changes, they listed a decline in Holden's social skills and loss of interest in academic pursuits. This loss has appeared to upset Holden's mental state.
In my professional opinion, Holden Caulfield shows signs of repression. It seems he has been supressing thoughts of his brother, Allie. In addition, Caulfield seems to have an irrational fear of growing up and losing one's childhood innocents. Holden's relationship with his siblings reflects his fears are deep rooted. While he enjoys a good relationship with his younger siblings, his relationship with his older brother, D.B., is much more troubled. He seems to have displaced his fears about the effects of growing up onto his resentment of D.B. and his desire to protect Phoebe and preserve her childish innocents. Luckily, under treatment, Holden is beginning to accept the fact that Phoebe cannot remain a child forever and that his brother Allie is gone.
I recommend clinical psychological visits until further progress has been made.