Writers who adopted the modern way of thinking displayed a relatively strong sense of cohesion and similarity across genres and locales (The Literature Network). Postmodernism, in writing, focuses more on the inner self and consciousness of a person as opposed to resorting the natural overarching structures of the world’s view of literature. Rather than the promotion of growth of an individual, its purpose is more dependent on the idea of decay and a growing alienation, which both discussed protagonists are known for. War greatly influenced this way of thinking and fueled people to view the world with such an antagonistic effect on the artistic impulse. Salinger and Plath’s writing surrounded these unconventional ideas and pessimistic view of the established society.
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From earning prizes, academic recognition, and scholarships, the success they have attained does not equate as to why they have fallen into deep depression. As clearly emphasized by both authors, the burden of societal expectations has heavily impacted these two characters to the point where they are locked into this futile societal ritual. Esther and Holden both experience the common existentialist struggles most teens during the 50s had experienced. What Holden sees as “phoniness” within his society, is manifested as the unauthentic behavior he sees in the people around him. This often results to his feelings of frustration and disgust other characters. Although, ironically enough, Holden has a tendency to display similar behavior to what he has previously revolted against. His attempts to fit in society at times fails and he is brought back into a state of acute moral and esthetic perceptions. His hypersensitivity is often triggered by the world’s exploitations and the fragility of innocent children
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From earning prizes, academic recognition, and scholarships, the success they have attained does not equate as to why they have fallen into deep depression. As clearly emphasized by both authors, the burden of societal expectations has heavily impacted these two characters to the point where they are locked into this futile societal ritual. Esther and Holden both experience the common existentialist struggles most teens during the 50s had experienced. What Holden sees as “phoniness” within his society, is manifested as the unauthentic behavior he sees in the people around him. This often results to his feelings of frustration and disgust other characters. Although, ironically enough, Holden has a tendency to display similar behavior to what he has previously revolted against. His attempts to fit in society at times fails and he is brought back into a state of acute moral and esthetic perceptions. His hypersensitivity is often triggered by the world’s exploitations and the fragility of innocent children