How are The Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye similar?

Gatsby and Holden are much alike because they both have these fond ideas of women and their illusion of their American dreams, with Holden its Jane and with Gatsby its Daisy but they are both disappointed when they realize their ideas are just ideas and nothing more.

How did that moment relate to Holden’s interpretation of The Catcher in the Rye?

Holden experiences his one moment of pure happiness and freedom when he watched Phoebe on the carousel in the park. This moment relates to HOlden’s interpretation of the “catcher in the rye”; although Phoebe might have fallen, he did not attempt to “catch” her, but let her take her own risks.

What text is similar to the Great Gatsby?

Like The Great Gatsby, The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway had mixed reviews when it was first released before going on to become recognized as some of the greatest work from the author. Since both authors wrote about the Lost Generation, it is to be expected that their novels feature similar themes.

How does Holden feel about The Great Gatsby?

Salinger’s beloved The Catcher in the Rye, widely reviled protagonist Holden Caulfield recalls, “I was crazy about The Great Gatsby. Old Gatsby. Old sport. That killed me.” It’s a little surprising that Holden wouldn’t dismiss Jay Gatsby as a “phony”—especially because Gatsby does an awful lot of pretending.

What is happening in the poem If and when dreams come true?

“If and When Dreams Come True” suggests that it is the pursuit of our dreams that give meaning to our lives, rather than the obtainment of those dreams. “Richard Cory” suggests that money doesn’t buy happiness, and that we don’t really know what other people are feeling on the inside.

Why does Nick think Gatsby is honest?

Within the context of the novel, Nick stands out because he is surrounded by dishonest people. So, Nick thinks he’s one of the few honest people, because beyond the world of small towns, he has found few honest people.