Claudia. Aguilar Ms. McMaughn ENG 4C Nov‚ 17/2011 The Cather in the Rye Symbol Assignment Throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger a symbol that my group chose that we believe represents Holden is the ducks at Central park south. Holden repeatedly asks people where the ducks go because he likes the ducks staying where they are. Holden worries about the ducks at Central park south “But I didn’t see any ducks around . . . but I didn’t see a single duck. I thought
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worries a lot about the future. In this novel he struggles with growing up. The book catcher in the rye by J.D Salinger is a fiction novel. The Catcher in the rye is relevant to teenagers now a days. The emotions that holden goes through and the actions he make can be relevant today in many ways. The theme in this novel is Innocence. holden caulfield’s secret goal to be a catcher in the rye. A catcher in the rye‚ well in holden’s perspective is a person who helps
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People sometimes choose to the truth due to the evil that covers the truth. However‚ the truth will always unravel. A clear example of the truth coming out is shown in the novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger and in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause” written by Stewart Stern. Holden in “The Catcher in the Rye” is portrayed as a narcissistic teenage boy‚ but later gains sympathy from the readers from his extreme grief of the death of his brother. On the other hand‚ Jim in “Rebel Without a
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The Catcher in the Rye rough draft Essay ‘’A people shooting hat’’ is a disturbing utterance. Spoken by protagonist Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger the Catcher in the Rye. This dynamic character exhibits mental deterioration throughout the novel‚ which is illustrated through his depression‚ emotional instability and illusions of fantasy world. Holden’s depression worsens throughout the course of his journey and is debilitating by the end‚ thus showing a mental deterioration. Also
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history of conflict in American History‚ whether it be stopping Gatsby from finding his one true love‚ Tom Sawyer and his romantic conflictions to Huck‚ these opposite ideals never fail to become themes of our stories. In J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye the protagonist seems to be taking a different approach and far more extreme in his romantic beliefs than any of our other analyzed characters. Holden is a small Romantic fish swimming in a sea of Realist sharks. He is a fearful piece of prey
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Jessie Williams Jr. Ms. Eikum AP English March 4‚ 2014 Technology in Schools I use my cell phone every day. I use it in classroom as well as outside the classroom. Some people think that’s a problem‚ but I think otherwise. I believe if we use technology wisely‚ then it would benefit us more than cause us harm. One reason I think we should not ban technology in classrooms is because it can be a good source of information. Generally‚ cell phones have internet access which students can use
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The Catcher in the Rye is a book narrated by a 17 year old boy named Holden Caulfield who remains curious and naive throughout the story he tells. The story begins with Holden explaining how he was kicked out of a prep school and then takes us through his Christmas in New York while he waits until his parents have been notified of his expulsion. During the time he tries to keep himself busy in order to avoid his parents‚ he manages to experience many things for the first time and be able to act like
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grow bitter of both the world they live in and growing up because it’s natural‚ and it was stated before. Society in American can get better. Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger was written from the viewpoint of a young teenager expressing how he feels towards the world he lives in‚ even though it was written 64 years ago‚ the message still relates today. Catcher in
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Making decisions is a pattern in one’s life. It can be a simple decision or a difficult one. However‚ maturity is needed in order to make the correct decision. Holden from J.D Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye and Baby from Heather O’Neill’s Lullabies for Little Criminals are two people who struggle with their maturity. Although written in the first person‚ each novel features a protagonist that has grown in a different environment. Holden is a boy who struggles to transition into the adult world
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The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger as Holden Caulfield The Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ is home to the protagonist Holden Caulfield. There is no coincidence that he holds a striking resemblance to the author of the novel himself. Salinger seemed to have a similar childhood as Holden describes in The Catcher in the Rye. Both men also seemed to have a certain fascination with younger children‚ especially younger women. J.D. Salinger based one of his most famous
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