The Catcher in the Rye As a child you think of the world as a perfect place where no one can hurt you‚ but eventually you find out that the world is not as perfect as you think and your life begins to change. Violence‚ injustice‚ unfairness and death can change a view of the world. Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a great example for why the world is not perfect. He is a depressed kid who goes through a lot and figures out that the he can’t protect the innocent and
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fired for assigning the novel in class; he was later reinstated.[27][dead link] Between 1961 and 1982‚ The Catcher in the Rye was the most censored book in high schools and libraries in the United States.[28] In 1981 it was both the most censored book and the second most taught book in public schools in the United States.[29] According to the American Library Association‚ The Catcher in the Rye was the tenth most frequently challenged book from 1990–1999.[10] It was one of the ten most challenged books
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express their own individualism. In the wake of World War II‚ 1950s America enjoyed a booming economy in comparison to the Great Depression a few decades prior‚ but American teenagers felt lost and lacking in confidence. Within his novel The Catcher in the Rye‚ J.D. Salinger mimics this conflict and critiques the disparity between the generations during this era through the eyes of protagonist Holden Caulfield‚ a teenager who resents the phony nature of adulthood. Instead of following societal norms
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believes is innocent is his brother Allie‚ who died at a young age. Therefore‚ Allie never grew up to become phony. On the other hand‚ his older brother in Holden’s eyes is “a sell-out” and the ultimate definition of phony. Holden does not want the children to lose that innocence‚ because that would mean that they would become phony as well. Entering the adult world‚ and facing the challenges of growing up becomes Holden’s main conflict throughout the novel as he tries to preserve innocent. Even though
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around on the bench for quite a while.” Referencing his hunting hat‚ he tries to say it provided protection from the rain‚ when contrarily‚ he was getting soaked just the same. Once he was “near bawling”‚ it is clear why this is the supposed climax of Catcher. Expressing emotion and even crying in a place with a crowd‚ shows the weakness and sensitivity that Holden does not usually allow himself to feel or express. The climax of this story is the expressing of emotions he does not want to express. The
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Growing Up Growing up is something you always look forward to. When Danielle was a little girl‚ she looked up to her mother. She always wanted to dress like her and wear makeup. Danielle looked to her mother and said‚ “Mom will I ever be able to be like you?” She replied‚ “Yes honey‚ don’t rush to become older. Enjoy your childhood because being an adult is no joke.” Danielle stared in space for a while wondering what she meant. She said to herself‚ “What does she mean? I would love to wear heels
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The Catcher in the Rye Summary Holden Caulfield‚ the narrator of The Catcher in the Rye‚ begins with an authoritative statement that he does not intend the novel to serve as his life story. Currently in psychiatric care‚ this teenager recalls what happened to him last Christmas. This story forms the basis for his narrative. At the beginning of his story‚ Holden is a student at Pencey Prep School‚ irresponsible and immature. Having been expelled for failing four out of his five classes‚ Holden goes
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Growing Up Adulthood comes in various stages. Early and middle adulthood brings changes to the body and mind‚ as well as personality and social timing. Relationships and roles change throughout the growth of a person‚ and habits continue to grow. Early adulthood‚ otherwise known as emerging adulthood‚ can be considered another developmental stage (Berger K.S. (2010). Because there are more changes happening during this time‚ and a person is continuing to figure out himself and who he is becoming
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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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human nature. The text under study is a story titled “Escape”. The narrator starts with the philosophic digression about the relationships between women and men. He narrates about his friend‚ Roger Charing‚ who fell in love with Mrs Barlow who made up her mind to marry him. First Roger was happy‚ introduced her to his friends‚ gave her jewels‚ took to different place and soon their marriage was announced. But after that he suddenly fell out love‚ he understood the entire situation and not to lose
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