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    The Catcher in the Rye Like any good artist‚ authors must leave room for interpretation in their work. Symbolism provides readers with a chance to read between the lines and further interpret the literature. J.D. Salinger creates depth in his novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ through the use of symbolism. By looking deeper into the symbols of the novel readers understand the true message he wishes to convey. The novel contains many symbols which give insight into Holden’s views and feelings; these

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    The Catcher in the Rye Essay In The Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden is challenged with multiple obstacles of both society and life while struggling to find somewhere to go as well as a relationship with things‚ and even the world. From the start of the book‚ the audience begins to understand Holden’s perspective on society. Holden is easy to identify with because of how he interacts with people and the situations that are brought upon him to make him in fact a phony. The use of false

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    The Catcher in the Rye: A Unit Plan Second Edition Based on the book by J. D. Salinger Written by Mary B. Collins 1 This version distributed by eNotes.com LLC. ©1996 by Teacher’s Pet Publications‚ Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *Only the student materials in this unit plan such as worksheets‚ study questions‚ assignment sheets‚ and tests may be reproduced multiple times for use in the purchaser’s classroom. For additional copyright questions‚ please contact eNotes.com LLC or Teacher’s Pet Publications

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    belief of prosperity and happiness‚ in which can be achieved with hard work and determination. The Catcher in the Rye and Shawshank Redemption conflicts prevent the protagonists from acquiring the standards of what the American dream is all about‚ a fair and peaceful world. Although they run into obstacles within their lives‚ they continuously strive for their American dream. The Catcher in the Rye and The Shawshank Redemption both revolve around the ideal of the American dream because they both

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    The Catcher in the Rye‚ the 1951 novel by J.D. Salinger‚ follows the 17-year old narrator Holden Caulfield through his experiences as a troubled adolescent. The Catcher in the Rye is the only published book by J.D Salinger and was previously forbidden from being taught at schools because of its rather mature content. Today‚ it is read in schools all across America and is considered a quintessential coming-of-age tale. Holden Caulfield is a confused teenage boy who’s fear of change and disappearance

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    Period 4- English 10/31/12 The Catcher in the Rye Martha Beck once said‚ “If you want to end your isolation‚ you must be honest about what you want at a core level and decide to go after it.” Isolation throughout one’s life‚ whether hidden or manifest‚ proceeds to deeper perspectives and interpretations of certain aspects. Throughout the classic novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ a troubled teenage boy seems to be excluded and alienated from his surroundings. Holden

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    Catcher in the Rye The book Catcher in the Rye‚ which is written by JD Slinger‚ is a novel on human behavior. In the book the young boy Holden Caulfield cannot comprehend the fact that everyone has to grow up one day. He didn’t want children to grow up because he feel’s it turns them in to corrupt adults. This dilemma is viewed when Holden tried to erase bad words that were written on the walls of the elementary school where his little sister Phoebe went." While I was sitting down‚ I saw something

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    The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger has many motifs that run through and play a big part in the novel. A very important motif would be Holden’s old time friend Jane. She runs through the story‚ yet Holden never talks to her. “[He] got old Jane Gallagher on the brain again” (76). Holden always thought about Jane. Holden and Jane had a lack of communication where they would never talk face to face. He is always thinking about calling her and seeing how she has been‚ but never does. This

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    Noh English 3CP Catcher in the Rye Ch 16-17 CTA Chunk Group: Holden’s hypothetical musings about how he would confront his glove thief [demonstrates] how fear of confrontation causes people to act in contradictory ways. While Holden walks back to the hotel after his encounter with Lillian‚ he starts thinking about what he would do to the person who stole his gloves back in his prep school‚ Pency‚ since he is freezing. Holden admits that he would not have directly confronted the thief because

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    Character analysis I´m going to tell you about Holden Caulfield‚ the main character in book "The Catcher in the Rye"‚ written by J.D. Salinger. But to tell you about Holden you need to know Holden‚ therefore I´m going to tell you briefly were Holden comes from and his relationship with his family. Holden Caulfield is a 16 year old teenager that refuses to grow up because he doesn´t want the responsibilities that come with it. Holden comes from a very wealthy New York family‚ however

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