Ms. Gokturk

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Is Holden Mentally Ill?

Holden is telling his story to a psychiatrist at a rest home in CA. What specifically seem to be his problems? Decide with your partner with which traits you agree or disagree and back your findings with evidence from the text.

Psychological Trait	Agree/Disagree (Explain)	Cited Passage(s) (Facts or Supporting Quotes)
Exaggeration
Depression
Isolation/Alienation
Violent Outbursts
Lying
Nervousness
Fantasy World
Emotionally Unstable
Immature Relationships with Women
Other Issues/Problems?