In J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, is a novel that speaks great volume ofvolumes about the human mind and its subconscious feeling. By entering the mind of Holden Caulfield, the reader can understand and empathize with Holden’s thoughts and emotions. One characteristic of Holden, his tendency to wander off into long digressions, particularly enables the reader to further analyze and evaluate his thoughts. Although these digressions may often seem insane andor irrelevant, they reflect greater themes and ideas that are prevalent throughout the novel. Furthermore, these digressions provoke many of his feelings and can be connected to many of his actions. Through Holden’s digression about Allie, it is revealed that Holden is ultimately isolated and depressed, which causes his present situation in New York City.