J.D. Salinger's novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is a literary display of ingenious creativity. Salinger's novel fits the archetypal pattern of an anti-romance; however, the novel is unique in how it follows that pattern. A distinct way in which Salinger makes this novel unique is by having the stre...

The American classic, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, although simply written, had quite sophisticated meanings. Salinger used seemingly inconsequential details of the novel as hidden metaphors to help carry out the theme. The main character and narrator, Holden, has many concealed symbo...

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, is a novel about teenage angst and the struggle to be accepted by society. Holden Caulfield, the protagonist, is a seventeen year old kid that has a problem with everything in life, from the books people read to the way people act. Holden has a language pro...

Yes, Catcher in the Rye should be taught. However, it should not be taught to everyone. It should be taught in upper level high school classes and college courses. This way the student readers are mature enough to understand the novel the way in which it was meant to be read. The novel presents ...

The Catcher in the RyeMany times in literature, the setting is particularly significant to the novel in terms of plot, themes, or characters. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, takes place in 1950 New York City. The main character, Holden Caulfield, got expelled from school and goes into th...

Symbolism is used to represent abstract ideas or concepts in a story through many different ways or ideas. Throughout the story "The Catcher in the Rye" by J..D. Salinger symbolism is used quite frequently. Salinger uses symbolism to uncover many different hidden personality traits abou...

Part One The Catcher in the Rye and Depression The classic novel, The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger, was published in the 1940's and instantly became a hit. The Catcher in the Rye is ...

In modern times there are many, diverse genres of literature in which individuals can choose to read from. Almost every literary work includes four elements: (1) characters; (2) plot; (3) theme, or statement; and (4) style. A good writer always tries to balance these elements to create a unified w...

Does the Voice Matter? How important is the voice that tells a story? It seems almost trivial to claim that the same story can change because of the voice telling it to you. Does the voice and point of view of the narrator play a large enough role in a novel to change the attitude of the ...

A Hated and Loved hero Have you ever met a smart mouthed, bewildered teen with uncanny wisdom that grabbed people in a way that didn't seem right? Here is an introduction to that distressed teen, Holden Caulfied. Being the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye", Holden has intr...

The Catcher in the Rye, on of the biggest coming-of-age novels, shows a very unique point-of-view in the meaning of the novel on everyday existence. J. D. Salinger uses a variety of words and expressions, to not only show the tone in the book, but to advance the meaning of the novel. In the novel, w...

The Catcher in the Rye - foreshadowing - The use of forshadowing in a novel can help it's reader get a sense of what is to come in the story without giving away the events themselves. It is a powerful tool which prevents events from being left unexplained, leaving the reader question the effectivnes...

Independent Novel Study: Analysis of The Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man The theme of James Joyce's The Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man that is most important is the development of the consciousness of Stephen. Joyce's style utilizes the technique of stream of consciousness, whic...