The Catcher in the Rye Why is Holden depressed? Holden felt lonely. Asked by genesis D #763176 on 3/1/2018 12:38 AM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/1/2018 1:00 AM
Holden is depressed because he views himself as a failure. In addition, he is still grieving over the death of his brother.