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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CIR Writing Prompt: Phoniness is the key theme illustrated in the controversial author J.D. Salinger ’s Catcher in the Rye. This novel depicts the main character Holden Caulfield ’s experiences just after getting kicked out of the prestigious Pency Academy. Through his journey Holden often describes people and situations he comes in contact with as phony. In fact it is Holden ’s "phony phobia" that keeps him from maturing from an innocent boy to an independent adult. It is Holden ’s "phony phobia"
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boy in New York and his mental struggles in the physical world. This coming-of-age fiction novel greatly distinguishes the barrier between a moody teen and a depressive teen. Holden Caulfield‚ the main character of the book‚ is entangled within his own thoughts and conflicts with his surrounding environment. Caulfield experiences depression throughout the whole story which is expressed by lack of enthusiasm‚ changes in eating habits‚ and behavioral problems that affect his reaction to the outside
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Holden Caulfield - The protagonist and narrator of the novel‚ Holden is a sixteen-year-old junior who has just been expelled for academic failure from a school called Pencey Prep. Although he is intelligent and sensitive‚ Holden narrates in a cynical and jaded voice Ackley - Holden’s next-door neighbor in his dorm at Pencey Prep. Ackley is a pimply‚ insecure boy with terrible dental hygiene. He often barges into Holden’s room and acts completely oblivious to Holden’s hints that he should leave
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Humans seek assurance that they are virtuous and in pursuit of happiness not only for themselves‚ but to live morally correct lives by doing so. In reality‚ however‚ what people say or do to defend their choices may often deviate from the truth. Due to the contradictory nature between emotions‚ logic‚ and ethics‚ most people seek justification for their prejudiced actions or beliefs. If one can convince himself that another group is inferior or a threat to his way of life‚ he will feel comfortable
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a fair idea of where you want to go‚ your first move will be to apply yourself in school. You’re a student –whether the idea appeals to you or not” (189). In the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger‚ the main character‚ Holden Caulfield fails himself and others by unsuccessfully adapting to the nature of a school setting. Holden consistently fails to harness his potential and strive in academia. He is unable to engage in social practices within his school and finally‚ he struggles
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.Jean Dee Nell In his novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ J.D Salinger tells the story of Holden Caulfield‚ a troubled and confused sixteen year old boy. During his three day journey through New York City‚ Holden attempts to put events from his past aside so that he can try and live a normal life by trying to be an adult. Holden wants to live on his own like an adult. He wants to be independent and support himself. In telling this story‚ Salinger wants us to understand that it is important to be the
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The novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger was set in the late 1940s to the early 1950s. The novel is narrated though the protagonist‚ Holden Caulfield‚ who is a sixteen-year-old junior who traveled to New York by himself for a weekend after getting expelled from his former school Pencey Prep. During the late 1940s‚ parents rarely checked up on their children for long periods of time‚ which in this case was an advantage for Holden. The 1940s and 2016 are extremely diverse times in history
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In many humans‚ there comes a point where one may feel ostracized or disconnected from the society in which one lives. In the Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger the protagonist‚ Holden Caulfield‚ represents the severe end of the spectrum with his disconnection from society throughout the novel. He often feels trapped within the “phony” and ugly confines of human relationships and increasingly lives outside the dimensions of reality as the novel progresses. Part of this disconnection is served from
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Essay Exam: Catcher in the Rye In the novel the Catcher in the Rye‚ written by J.B Salinger‚ the narrator introduces us to the main character Holden Caulfield. He is a young troubled man who is torn between his curiosity to grow up and his want to stay a little kid and maintain his childlike innocence. Throughout the novel there are many symbols that are used to describe Holden’s rejection to change and growing up. Items such as Holden’s red hunting cap‚ the museum and the tittle: the Catcher
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