Manic Depressive Behavior Exposed in The Catcher in the RyeThe Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, depicts Holden Cawfield, a teenager in New York City in the 1950s , like a maniac. -depressive. Holden's depression begins with the death of his brother, Allie. Holden is expelled from many schools due to his poor academic performance caused by his depression. Manic depression, compulsive lying, and immaturity throughout the novel characterize Holden. Events in Holden's life lead him to depression. Holden's depression centers on Allie. The way Holden sees himself and others leads to him being kicked out of school. The speaker expresses, “One thing about the packaging got me a little depressed” (51). Holden expresses these feelings when he packs his bags after being informed of his deportation. Holden leaves school and heads to New York, where he finds himself more alone and depressed than ever. He is all alone and laments: “What I really wanted to do was kill myself. I wanted to jump out of the window” (104). Holden says this while he's all alone in his motel room. He is too ashamed of himself to go home, he knows his mother will be upset and his father will be angry with him. He also adds that "I wasn't sleepy or anything, but I felt pretty lousy. Depressed and all, I almost wished I was dead" (90). Holden declares this during one of the first nights of his stay in New York. Holden expresses many depressive thoughts. Compulsive lying is another characteristic that Holden exhibits. Holden lied to people just so they couldn't get close to the real Holden. Holden lies repeatedly to win. Holden pathetically tells Mrs. Morrow, "I have to have a little operation...it's not very serious." I have this tiny little brain tumor” (58). She tells Holden that she is really sorry and that she hopes he gets better soon. Holden then catches himself lying and he remarks: “Once I start, I can go on for hours if I want to” (58). This compulsive lie shows that Holden is unhappy with himself and feels people will judge him critically...