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Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger, incorporates numerous themes. However, the two most important themes throughout the book were innocence and loneliness. Holden’s innocence is constantly changing as he matures throughout the story. Furthermore, Holden has to deal with the effects of embarking on his journey throughout the story with loneliness. Salinger’s message during the 1940’s shows how American society and the growth of the teenage boy remains the same throughout

The novel The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger is one of the most frequently challenged pieces of literature of the twenty-first century. Salinger’s novel contained vulgar language, violence, and sexual implication resulting in a ban from public schools’ reading lists. However, teens still read Salinger’s story of a relatable, alienated, American teenager. The events Salinger describes in The Catcher in the Rye occur in the 1950’s. The author narrates the story through an unconventional New York teen named Holden Caulfield. Over the course of the novel, Caulfield describes various impulsive and self-destructive decisions he has made while experiencing symptoms of unexplained depression and emotional distress. J.D. Salinger uses multiple symbols throughout the text prompting the reader to see beyond the text when evaluating Caulfield’s experiences. In chapter twenty-five Salinger uses the golden ring and the carousel as a symbol of Holden’s most intimidating internal conflict: transitioning from childhood to adulthood.

In the bildungsroman Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger employs the struggle of individuality, inevitable maturation, and the childhood corruption of adulthood to reveal Holden’s alienation from society.

Jerome David Salinger is an odd character with a colorful background. He was a young man unable to complete college and obtain a degree, yet he was made very popular due to his writing abilities. “Despite his slim body of work and reclusive lifestyle, ‘Salinger’ was one of the more influential twentieth century American writers.” states Biography.com, “His landmark novel, Catcher in the Rye, set a new course for literature in post World War II America.”

When North America was first settled, the pioneers of our continent sought relief from their native lands. Where it would have been impossible for many of them to achieve prosperity and wealth, the new Western World enabled many of them to be successful on account of their dedication and work ethic alone. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” the state of this American Dream is depicted as it was in the 1920s. However, much has changed since this era, and today’s society has much evolved. In both epochs, the American Dream functions as a symbol of hope that promotes the personal advancement of many. However, in the 1920s the Dream was on the decline, whereas in the 2010s it has evolved to become an increasing reality. In both cases, the Dream plays an important role in the everyday lives of Western citizens. In the 1920s, the concept was impossible for most to attain. However, the Dream has evolved into a goal that can be achieved by an increasing number of people. In both time periods, the income gap between the wealthiest and poorest citizens is clear and convincing. However, in the 2010s, this has a mitigated impact on the average citizen due to social programming. While in both eras there is a somewhat of a distinction between sections of the continent, the divide between the East and the West is more pronounced in the 1920s. Modern

One soldier said that he remembered Salinger huddled underneath a table writing while the area was under attack. In Salinger’s earliest letters, it is said that he sounds entirely like the character of Holden Caulfield; he refers to himself as “kid” and claims to be “knocked out” by things, a speech pattern adapted in Catcher in the Rye by Holden (Hoban 329). In these letters he asserted the world was “utterly corrupt” and believed in the powers of innocence (Coles 415) After becoming famous for his writings, J.D. was strongly opposed to the idea of publicity. It came to a point where he asked his publisher to “burn all the fan letters [he] received” and to exclude his picture from any of his book jackets (Lutz). Salinger was a desprately lonely and sensitive man , he believed that he could save himself from destructive criticism by resisting the temptation for the public’s recognition and fame (Coles 415).

“The catcher in the Rye” was a novel written by J.D Salinger in the 1940’s and was first published in 1947 in a magazine. The novel is similar to a bildungsroman, however consisting of two and a half says in the life of a 17 year old called Holden Caulfield. Holden Caulfield is the main character in the catcher in the rye., where throughout the novel he argues that this book isn’t about his “lousy childhood” ( -------) Holden Doesn’t want it to be “ All that David Copperfield kind of crap” (-----------) . Nevertheless J.D Salinger uses many literary terms and many contextual parts to describe a teenager that is growing up going

The “Catcher and the Rye” has been called one of the greatest works of American literature. J.D. Salinger certainly wrote a masterpiece that has brought much controversy and criticism. If the reader does not see and understand the intense symbolism and explicit writing, the reader will misunderstand Salinger’s work. Holden is lonely and afraid. After a lot of trouble and terrible experiences he is alone and realizes the world really does not care about him. The “Catcher and the Rye” is a powerful and moving book whose theme is still strong in American Culture today. Capturing and understanding the teen voice remains to be a struggle in the American Family of today.

Thus, J.D Salinger’s personal experiences in life have influenced the storyline of the novel and the character of Holden Caulfield prominently.

On January 1, 1919, Jerome David Salinger—the author of the iconic novel, The Catcher in the Rye—was born in Manhattan, New York. After receiving national attention for his masterpiece, Salinger became somewhat of a hermit and led a reclusive life. For a reserved individual, such as J.D. Salinger, what more suitable way is there to illustrate his own life experiences than a tale of a teenager who entices the reader through his unique view of the world? Without a doubt, there are multiple parallels that can be drawn between the lives of Holden and the author himself.

In F. Scott Fitzgerald 's novel, The Great Gatsby, all of the characters attempt to achieve a state of happiness in their lives. The main characters are split up into two groups: the rich upper class and the poorer lower class, which struggles to achieve a better, happier life. Although the major characters only seem to look to make their lives even better, the ideal and reality of the American Dream is almost completely destroyed by the harsh reality of life, leaving them with pretty much no hope in improving their lives and making them feel hopeless.

J.D. Salinger (Jerome Davis Salinger) was said by some people to be one of the best American Authors of past century. Salinger’s works reflects the many experiences he had as a child. One of the more common focuses tends to be his fascination with protecting the innocence in children.

Jerome David Salinger’s only novel, The Catcher in the Rye, is based on the life events shaping main character, Holden Caulfield, into the troubled teen that is telling the story in 1950. The theme of the story is one of emotional disconnection felt by the alienated teenagers of this time period. The quote, “ I didn’t know anyone there that was splendid and clear thinking and all” (Salinger 4) sets the tone that Holden cannot find a connection with anyone around him and that he is on a lonely endeavor in pursuit of identity, acceptance and legitimacy. The trials and failures that Holden faces on his journey to find himself in total shed light on Holden’s archenemy, himself.

Salinger, J(erome) D(avid) (1919- ), American novelist and short story writer, known for his stories dealing with the intellectual and emotional struggles of adolescents who are alienated from the empty, materialistic world of their parents. Salinger's work is marked by a profound sense of craftsmanship, a keen ear for dialogue, and a deep awareness of the frustrations of life in America after World War II (1939-1945).

     J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has captured the spirit of adolescence, dramatizing Holden Caulfield's vulgar language and melodramatic reactions. Written as the autobiographical account of a fictional teenage prep school student named Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye deals with material that is socially scandalous for the time (Gwynn, 1958). As an emotional, intelligent, and sensitive young man, Holden puts his inner world to the test through the sexual mores of his peers and elders, the teachings of his education, and his own emerging sense of self. Throughout the years, the language of the story has startled readers. Salinger's control of Holden's easy,