There has been many controversies over The Catcher in the Rye and whether it should be banned from schools due to complaints of the content not being appropriate, such as such as, language and sexual references. I believe that all these issues contribute to the ultimate message of this novel. Hold...

Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, symbolism is expressed in many forms. Each symbol has a hidden meaning waiting to be discovered. Once explored, Holden's life and the true meaning of Catcher in the Rye are revealed. Holden often thinks about t...

"Phoniness" is the dominating theme in The Catcher in the Rye. Holden uses this word to describe everything that goes on around him. In Chapter 22, Holden talks about how adults are phonies and worse yet, they cannot see their own phoniness. Holden makes sure the readers know that he is a compulsive...