Does Holden kill himself?

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye," is known for his depression, alienation, and disillusionment with society. The novel is written as a retrospective narration, with Holden describing events that took place over three days in New York City. There are several indications throughout the novel that Holden is considering suicide. He admits to feeling "suicidal" several times, and there are references to his thinking about jumping out of windows. One of the most significant moments in the book is when Holden fantasizes about being a "catcher in the rye," someone who catches children before they fall off a cliff.

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