Both "Lolita" and "The Catcher in the Rye" explore themes of alienation, identity, and the loss of innocence in adolescence. While "Lolita" delves into the darker aspects of desire and manipulation, "The Catcher in the Rye" examines the struggles of a teenage protagonist navigating a world he sees as phony and disconnected. Both novels offer complex character studies and provoke reflection on societal norms.