feel grounded when Phoebe is confronting Holden’s problems. Furthermore‚ Allie assuages Holden’s mental exhaustion as he stumbles through the streets of New York after leaving Mr. Antolini’s apartment at his worst mental state yet throughout his three day
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Book Notes Title: The Catcher in the Rye Author: JD Salinger Publish Date: 1951 Home Country of Author: United States‚ Manhattan Characters Protagonist: Holden Caulfield Holden is a young 16 year old boy who admits to being everything he stands against. He admits he isn’t particularly good looking‚ or strong‚ and to having a lack of courage. He is lacking the strong characteristics that most protagonists possess‚ but what Holden does possess is a kind heart. Holden has a kinder heart
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When first reading The Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ one might view the novel as bland‚ or ordinary. However‚ once finished with the book‚ it is evident that the story exhibits many qualities that Thoreau addresses in his essay‚ "Walking‚" which characterize "uncivilized free and wild thinking." These distinct characteristics of free and uncivilized writing are brought about through the author’s tone and style of writing‚ as well as through the characters and themes. For an author to think
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girl who is basically like a best friend to him. Near the end of the book where Holden visits Phoebe’s room‚ he reads some of her writing and jokes from one of her notebooks and mentions‚ “I can read that kind of stuff‚ some kid’s notebook […] all day and all night long. Kid’s notebooks kill me.” (161). This is an instance in which the main character actually experiences some sort of happiness by reading his sister’s writing. They also seem to enjoy talking to each other throughout Chapter 21. This
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There are about 7 different stages of grief. These are guilt‚ depression‚ denial and throughout time acceptance will come. You can see different stages of grief in The Catcher in the rye more specifically‚ Holden. Three stages are seen more as holden through the process of accepting his loss. In this story‚ The Catcher in The Rye‚ holden goes through many stages of grief which are Anger‚ Denial depression‚ after the his brother Allie passed away. 2 stages such as anger and denial. The most
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The Catcher in the Rye - ‘Holden Caufield is an Island’ John Donne’s quote‚ ‘No man is an island’ connects quite directly to Holden Caulfield in ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’ Holden’s character is very relative to themes such as isolation‚ loneliness and non-conformity. Holden has a very distinct character; he has many features‚ which would describe him as quite a lonely‚ cynical young man. It is evident that a past of his has had such an effect on him that the adolescence he has become quite
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Precious Childhood Is growing up hard? As teenager their responsibilities increases than as a child. The term "growing up" hits hard to most teenagers. Adolescence is a stage in which teenagers are adapting to new changes. Similarly‚ in the novel‚ Cather in the Rye by J.D. Salinger published in 1991‚ Holden is a typical teenager who struggles. He is lost‚ cannot get his situation straighten out. He feels isolated among his friends. Therefore‚ He hates some of their guts. Though‚ Holden is a teenager
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TASIS Summer Reading Guide Answers The Catcher in the Rye 1. Initial Understanding. Why is Phoebe Caulfield so mature for her age? Could it have been from past experiences in which she needed to be the adult in the situation? If Holden hadn’t misheard the little kid singing the poem would he still have realized that he wanted to be “a catcher in the rye” or would he still be lost and trying to find his place in the world? I wonder what would have happened if Holden had just come home to his
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Language Choice Within “The Catcher In The Rye” In “The Catcher in the Rye” a coming of age story is told of Holden Caulfield. Many conflicts with maturity arise in coming of age literature. Throughout the reading of the text a large amount of graphic language is used by the narrator. The constant cursing and references to classes of people in derogatory terms permeate throughout the reading. This fact alone causes the book to be controversial and in turn banned from many curriculums. The language
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Holden Caufield‚ either mentally unstable or too morally advanced for society‚ misses the innocense of his childhood. Holden’s mentality‚ although confused and seemingly unstable‚ show the effects of exposed innocence. He becomes frustrated that he does not belong where ever he goes. He travels away from his school with no logial direction for a more internal desire to find his place. Holden has trouble understanding why he does not fit in anywhere and implies mental deterioration from stress
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