I've always found writing to be therapeutic. Often, when I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I'll open a document on my computer and word vomit. For those of you unfamiliar with the term "word vomit," it's when you transcribe your stream of consciousness without judging yourself or your thoughts. Word vomiting allows you to take a step back and analyze your thought processes and behavior. The ultimate goal is to help you figure out what you're thinking and why you're thinking it. This can help you adjust negative thought patterns and decide what to do next. I said all that to make the following observation: The Catcher in the Rye seems like the product of many Holden Word Vomits. Throughout the novel, Holden expresses his uncensored opinions on a variety of issues while describing his raw emotions. I could easily imagine Holden (perhaps inspired by Antolini) scribbling down his thoughts on the Radio City Christmas Show, realizing that his thoughts h...