The Catcher in the Rye vs. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

There are many parallels in the stories the Catcher in the Rye and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The similarities fall into both literal and symbolic categories. The two stories both follow the travels of a young boy on the path to discover his identity. Huckleberry is trying to unveil his morals through finding his purpose and identity. In comparison Holden is trying to reveal his maturity and manhood, whether he knows it or not. Both of the boys' stories begin with them running away. Huckleberry runs away so that he can escape the abuse from his father, while Holden Runs away because he was kicked out of boarding school, he does not want to return to his mother and father, and he wants to experience the adult world. Each story has unique and influential resolutions. Huckleberry learns that true decisions come from ones heart, while Holden discovers that growing up may not be as terrible as he believes, then sought out for professional help.