The Catcher in the Rye What important events happened in Holden's past that he talks about in Catcher in the Rye? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 10:23 Last updated by anonymous on 05 Sep 17:01
Two events happen that cause Holden to constantly think about death, dying, and mortality. The first event was his brother dying of Leukemia and the second was that the overheard a boy's suicide at school.