Should Catcher in the Rye be Banned? Throughout the years many schools have banned or taken the novel Catcher in the Rye. There are various reasons as to why some schools have banned the book‚ a few are “too vulgar”‚“too sexual”‚ “anti-white”‚ “morals”‚ “too much violence” and “having to do with occult”also it is considered a symbol for teenage angst. But when thinking about it‚ is a type of language and imagery enough to ban a book? The book is also considered a valuable lesson and experience for
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Zainab Ali 3/23/15 Baez Pd. 8 Delayed Adulthood The “Catcher in the Rye‚” is a story about a young man named Holden Caufield and his resistance to the process of maturity‚ in other words known as delayed adulthood. A recent article published by The New York Times states that “Prolonged adolescence‚ in the right circumstances‚ is actually a good thing‚ for it fosters novelty-seeking and the acquisition of new skills.” Despite the fact that prolonged adolescence in beneficial‚ it seems like Holden
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problem. It affects millions of people each year. IT causes one to feel hopeless or that they do not belong. It also contributes to anger and hostility towards others. It even causes one to withdraw from friends and family. The Catcher in the Rye‚ focuses on Holden Catcher. The book talks about what Holden did after he was kicked out of high school for having bad grades. Underneath all the problems he was dealing with the underlying cause was depression. Throughout the story Holden showed many signs
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What makes nihilistic Holden Caulfield happy? In the grand scheme of life‚ happiness can often be a rare occurrence. Holden Caulfield‚ the main character of the novel Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ knows this all too well. The sixteen-year-old teenager is selectively content. Despite his supposed affluence and attendance in distinguished schools‚ Holden never seems to radiate happiness. Instead‚ he broods in cynical thoughts‚ only recognizing the flaws in people. Judgmental and nihilistic
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J. D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye concerns a teenaged boy‚ Holden Caulfield‚ journeys and experiences in around his home of New York City after he was expelled from his prep school‚ Pency Prep. Salinger utilizes and invents the concept of the “Cather in the Rye” to highlight Holden’s yearning and desire to protect and shelter the idea of innocence in younger individuals. The first occurrence of the “Cather in the Rye” in the novel is when Holden is strolling along a street in New York
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As teens transition toward adulthood‚ some have a difficult time developing into responsible adults. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher In The Rye‚ Holden is emotionally affected by the death of his younger brother Allie which causes him to grieve and not be able to develop towards being an adult. He is expelled from multiple schools because of his failing grades which greatly disappoints his parents. Holde emotionally becomes very depressed and is does not have any close friends. He isolates himself
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Young men have to deal with all these emotions‚ girls‚ puberty‚ and school. Most would say this is a huge factor for young men and how they grow up. We see this character named Holden Caulfield‚ experience this though his journey of becoming a man. A variety of themes occur from J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye.” Holden is dealing with grieving from losing someone and trying to find his purpose in life. Three themes that occur the most throughout Holden’s story include loneliness‚ love‚ and
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text depending on a variety of contextual factors. Political‚ religious and social values that dominate different eras will sculpt ones understandings of the messages portrayed in a novel. A New Historicist take on J.D Salinger’s novel‚ “The Catcher in the Rye” will warrant different opinions to that of a Feminist approach on the themes presented. Holden’s self alienation‚ reluctance to growing up‚ conform to societal stereotypes and his interactions with others convey underlying messages that will
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The Catcher in the Rye Throughout life there can be different endeavors‚ which can produce a satisfying conclusion as for a situation filled with anger and resentment. Some of these conclusions can be inevitable also‚ but in the end what really matters is how create a good resolution. For some this is easier said than done‚ but for others this can be a huge predicament. At times your life can even be enriched from a bad situation; you come to your senses and change your life completely from
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realizes that even if he rubs off all the profanity he can‚ there will always be more in the world. This shows Holden’s growth into a mature character. He realizes that he cannot protect children from seeing the profanity‚ as he cannot be the catcher in the rye for them. In addition‚ when Holden watches Phoebe reaching for the ring on the carousel‚ he concludes‚ “The thing with kids is‚ if they want to grab for the gold ring‚ you have to let them do it‚ and not say anything. If they fall off‚ they
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