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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