"Catcher in the Rye"In the "Catcher in the Rye" many different aspects of literature are used to create a main character's facade and also the characters around him. These aspects are also used to show how Holden, the main character, develops throughout the story with the ever changing environment a...

Ever since this novel was published in 1951, it has been shrouded in controversy. Author J.D. Salinger was born in New York City in 1919, and lived in a stylish neighborhood as the son of a wealthy cheese importer. Salinger's body of work includes many short stories and compellations, but ...

The novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, is about a troubled young man named Holden Caulfield. Holden searches his teenage life, struggling to find answers to his questions about himself and his identity. No matter where Holden goes, in his opinion he is surrounded by phonies. They app...

Ever since the publication in 1951, J.D. Salinger\'s The Catcher in the Rye has served as the firestorm for controversy and debate. This book is a graphic depiction of the human condition, making it enlightening, yet incredibly depressing. The main character, Holden Caulfield, is one from many of Sa...

Holden Caulfied: Saint, Snob, or Somewhere In-between? Although J.D. Salinger has only one novel to his credit, that novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is recognized as an exceptional literary work. The key to the success of The Catcher in the Rye is the main character, Holden Caulfield. There a...

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a story about childhood, and of finding one's self in society. It is the story of Holden Caulfield and his everyday encounters and problems with other people in society. The story depicts a week in the life of Holden, a week full of events and en...

The Catcher in the Rye Since its original publication in 1945, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has been subjected to much controversy concerning its vulgar and profane content. According to Herbert N. Foerstel's Banned in the U.S.A., Salinger's book ranks third on the list ...

The Catcher in the Rye has truly earned it's place among great classic works. J. D. Salinger created a literary piece that was completely unique. The entire novel was written in the first person view of the 17-year-old, Holden Caulfield. The majority of the story is compiled of Holden's rudimenta...

Summary:The "Catcher and the Rye" is not the kind of story with a meaningful story line, that is, knowing only that would indicate little on what it is about. The events told in the story, seem to unfold as flashbacks. We can sense a chronological order of events in Holden Caufield's story, although...

Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger Plot Catcher in the Rye is about a 16 year old boy who is torn between being immature and his idea of maturity. Symbolisms of utmost relevance are used to shape the whole story into something intriguing. His being kicked out from 4 schools gives the reader an ...

The Catcher in the Rye has truly earned it's place among great classic works. J. D. Salinger created a literary piece that was completely unique. The entire novel was written in the first person view of the 17-year-old, Holden Caulfield. The majority of the story is compiled of Holden's rudim...

First of all, The Catcher in the Rye is a "deep" book, and is set in the New York/Pennsylvania area during either 1948 or 1949. By "deep", I mean that the book deals more with the psychological, and requires pretty heavy thinking to understand. I myself don't believe that i fully understand some of ...

Readers Journal The Catcher In The Rye By: J.D. SalingerChapter 1:Summary: The story is still being introduced. The setting is an icy winter in Agerstown, Pennsylvania. It takes place at Pencey Prep, a school Holden just got kicked out of. He is the coach for the foiling te...

Since its publication in 1951, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has been a topic of much controversy. In most instances, critics tackle the moral issues presented in the book and how these issues are dealt with. Salinger's portrayal of society is enlightening, yet depressing. He uses Holden C...

Mrs. Woolcock English 3 CP 20 October 2003 Revelations Induce Change It is very often that people have revelations which induce change in their lives. Revelation must influence someone or something for change to occur, for if it does not, why would there be any reason for change to occur in th...

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE J.D. SALINGER This book is one of the first books that actually have made me change my way of thinking. It is unlike any book I have ever read. The sad part about it is that you have to be a certain type of person in order for this book to change you. In fact, you ...

Life for children without a secure home to live in is a rough and unstable way of living, especially when growing into maturity. The novel and film, "The Catcher in the Rye" and "The Adventures of Huck Finn" show this lack of protection, as well as the maturity levels that affect...

In a perfect world, everyone would be happy with the way they are and everyonewould accept the differences of others. Unfortunately, the world we live in is notperfect and not everyone accepts who they are . Is there a reason why peoplecannot be content with their lives or with the differences of ...