Mariana Martin Ms. Halloway English 10 6/1/11 Catcher Essay Holden Caulfield‚ the Catcher in the Rye’s main character‚ by J.D Salinger‚ clearly has a bipolar disorder. On many accounts Holden’s actions prove this to be true. There are several different levels of bipolar disorder and it is complex disease. The main symptoms of this disorder include drastic mood swings that vary from low depression to extreme highs‚ also known as manias. Three traits of this disorder that Holden specifically
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In the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden reacts strongly to the song "Comin Thro’ the Rye”. Upon hearing it on a sidewalk in New York‚ his interpretation of this song provides a deeper understanding of his mental state that ties in his values. Holden first hears this song through a young boy. Holden recalls‚ “he was walking in the street‚ instead of the sidewalk‚ but right next to the curb” (115). The little boy’s positioning near the sidewalk subconsciously stands out to Holden
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1. Aerosmith- Dream On This song is significant to this chapter because Holden talks about his ambitions and the troubles hes gone through in his past and this song is just about going after what you want in life and not stopping along the way and that represents Holden a lot. 2. Whats my Age Again?- Blink 182 This song is significant to this chapter because Holden always says that people think he’s older than he is and that he has gray hair and that he is really tall and this song talks about
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The movie “Dead Poets Society” has a recurring theme of being outgoing and assertive with yourself. One quote in particular stands above the rest to me. “Sucking all the marrow out of life doesn’t mean choking on the bone.” Mr. Keating. My gut tells me that the quote is about when you take life for granted‚ then you will end up being stuck in a rut. Basically‚ if the this makes it easier to understand‚ imagine a large glass of water as life. If you drink it too fast or have to much you will most
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There are very few characters in modern literature who have evoked as much controversy‚ dedication and empathy as Holden Caulfield‚ the protagonist in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye‚ the novel which was widely banned in the American education system upon initial publication in 1951. It chronicles the teenager’s three day odyssey through the unsavory corners of New York. We witness Holden’s emotional descent as he falls victim to his internal conflicts upon being expelled from Pencey Prep
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The American Dialect Society The Language of ’The Catcher in the Rye’ Author(s): Donald P. Costello Source: American Speech‚ Vol. 34‚ No. 3 (Oct.‚ 1959)‚ pp. 172-181 Published by: Duke University Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/454038 . Accessed: 30/01/2011 11:19 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use provides‚ in part
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expression? Without the freedom to offend‚ it ceases to exist.” This explains any piece of literature will always offend someone and writers should not live in the fear to inflict someone’s penniless tender feelings which is prominent in the The Catcher and the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ which has a reputation of inappropriate graphic content and the repeated use of vulgar language. However‚ many believe these elements are integral to literature and students should not be subjected to censorship in liberal
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It is evident that J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is a tale that remains just as relevant in today’s society as it was in the 1950’s. The novel’s primary character‚ Holden Caulfield‚ displays similarities that correlate so pertinently to the youth of today‚ such as his contemptuous opinions of individuals‚ his hedonistic take on life‚ and his overpowering desire to defy authority – which is‚ primarily in his case‚ education. Thus‚ it may seem strange to attribute the theme of innocence
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Banning The Catcher in the Rye The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger should not be banned in schools based solely on the fact that it is a controversial book that uses harsh language and sexual references. This book is J.D. Salinger’s freedom of speech‚ and it is a violation of the first amendment for schools to ban this book. This book is only offering an inside look into what teenagers go through in some point of their lives. According to the Los Angeles Times‚ The Catcher in the Rye’s‚ “…
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In the book “Catcher in the Rye” By J.D. Salinger‚ there are many themes. Actually there are mainly two‚ but that is besides the point. I’m here to tell you to tell you about those two. The first one is depression. The second is about youth/innocence of children. Let’s start with depression. This negative emotion is written all over the book. You can’t go two pages without our main character Holden whining about something. Most of these complaints are usually about someone being “phoney” or
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