The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, is one of the most controversial books ever written. The book has been banned in many places, while at the same time being viewed as an American classic. There is a great deal of controversy on banning the book in schools across America, due to it’s content. The story follows a mentally ill teen, Holden Caulfield, delving into his thoughts and feelings. The Catcher in the Rye should be banned for it's many controversial views and topics, including the use of vulgar language, illegal activities, it’s association with assassinations and its suicidal content.

Many charges have been made against J.D Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in attempts to censor the book. Most of these charges are used as a smoke-screen for the real reason this book is considered "dangerous". There have been several attempts to have Salinger's novel removed from High School libraries and reading lists. The most notable instances are:

Censorship -the prohibition of books, movies and other forms of media- is a prevalent issue that has detrimentally affects our society by suppressing knowledge to the people. High schools all over the nation have banned novels such as the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Grapes of Wrath, and To Kill a Mockingbird; classics that have shaped literature. For decades now, Catcher in the Rye has been subjected to criticism and controversy due to the contentious topics it contains. The novel portrays the life of a 16 year old boy named Holden Caulfield whose journey through his teenage years contain many practical pressures and dilemmas. Through the profanity and atrocious events in novel, author J.D. Salinger’s skillful writing deals with ubiquitous

The Controversy With Catcher Johann Lorenz Schmidt, an eighteenth- century German theologist, states that “[Confiscating a book and punishing its author] is a sign that one does not have a good case, or at least doesn't trust it enough to defend it with reasons and refute the objections. Some people even go so far as to consider prohibited or confiscated books to be the best ones of all, for the prohibition indicates that their authors wrote what they really thought rather than what they were supposed to think...” This is the case with J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye. One of the most controversial books, it has been banned or challenged in schools many times, and in 1981, Catcher in the Rye was both the most challenged book and second most

Censorship can be used to control obscenity, protect national security, prevent hate speech, avoid child pornography, and much more. The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger has been very popular for adults and adolescent readers. But, not everyone is ecstatic over this controversial novel. This novel has been banished from schools in the states of Oklahoma, California, and South Carolina. The question is why? What in the book made these people/organizations embargo this exceptional work and deny its intricate plot. On the the other hand in my opinion, this book should not be banned to the public and it’s appropriate for teens.

In 1951, J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye was #1 on the New York Time’s bestseller list. Since then, the American Literary Association claims The Catcher in the Rye is a “favorite of censors.” The use of harsh language and profanity has been a long time debate of educators causing the novel to be pulled off bookshelves and propelling J.D. Salinger and his protagonist, Holden Caulfield, into reluctant fame. The translation of the book into many other languages speaks to the relevance of Holden’s teenage experience in many different nations and cultures. As J.D. Salinger takes the reader through Holden’s journey, it becomes obvious that Holden is

Many schools in America have debated the controversial novel, Catcher in The Rye, by J.D. Salinger for their students to read. Some of the schools that have debated it have even banned their students from independently reading it in libraries. The student body for the most part has reacted negatively to the Board of Education discussing possibly taking out the book from the curriculum. The the novel should not be banned in Canton High School because students can connect with Holden’s problems.

Catcher in the Rye is a very confusing book. Usually you can kind of guess what is going to happen next. For an example when Holden, the main character, is arguing with his roommate Stradlater you could tell that they were going to get physical with each other. Holden has a lot of conflicts that an everyday person would not encounter. I have never seen any 16 year old have to deal with the problems he has had. He is at the weird age where he is becoming an adult but yet he is still a child.

Months later theygot the book to be checked out again telling parents that if they did not want their child readingthe book just for them not to get it and deal with it also, teachers would have the kids write allthe bad things that they would not do. For example, in the book Holden is a junior in his highschool and he gets in a fight with his roommate, smokes, gets drunk and even drops out of schoolbeing the reason that he struggles a lot with his life. [ ​Johnson, Angel. “banned books­the catcherin the rye.” Csun N.p.,.n.d

Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger in 1951. It discusses many of the controversial topics in today's society, such as teenage sex and profanity, but also shows the benefits that things like tolerating other people and what they believe. This is shown through the life of Holden Caufield and how he views the many trials thrown at him, as a 16 year old teenager. This book helps other teenagers understand the various opinions and perspective and thus should not be banned from schools.

Is this book about baseball? Is the main character an outfielder? Do I really have to read all of it, or can I use SparkNotes? These were the first questions that came to my mind when I received the first assignment notice that we would be reading The Catcher in the Rye for English class. The title is most likely the single most important word choice that the author must make. J.D. Salinger uses the title in the book to allude to more than just when Holden sees the young child singing. J.D. Salinger's title, The Catcher in the Rye, alludes to the conflict Holden faces of sexuality when growing up.

The Catcher in the Rye is taught in english classrooms all over the country. However, its crudeness was looked down upon by many parents that resulted in the frequent request to ban the book from being taught. J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye is one of the greatest works of literature, but was also very controversial. The Catcher in the Rye tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager facing psychological trouble. Expelled from his school at 16, he goes on a journey to New York City ("Who Banned Catcher in the Rye and Why?" ). Salinger’s novel set as part of the curriculum in schools has been challenged by people who oppose the use of swearwords and its sexual content. The work contains several disturbing scenes that include instances of abuse, and slang ("Banned from the classroom: Censorship and The Catcher in the Rye.").

Surprising as it is with J.D Salinger, the author of The Catcher in the Rye one would expect that the author would relish in the fame that he received from his novel. Instead, J.D Salinger lived a highly private life after dealing with with copyright issues with is edditor. Instead of Publishing more, J.D Salinger published less and less in an attempt to be rid of the attention he received as a result. The novel; Catcher in the Rye gives an in depth perspective on the experience of alienation Holden endures as he must confront with the reality of him growing up. With his struggle to face reality he develops a fear of confrontation as a whole leads him to display hostile behaviours when faced with people who show genuine concern about his

Many people have different aspects and impressions on a teenager’s life. Some say society is the problem for their misbehaviours while others say it is the child who is responsible. Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger tells a story of a teenage boy named Holden Caulfield who gets kicked out from school to school. He never pushed himself in academics or anything and ended up failing, at most, everything. He re-tells what happened to him in New York after he got kicked out of Pencey Prep and secretly spends two nights in New York City.

J.D. Salinger was born in New York in 1919 and died in 2010. He had Jewish parents. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ is his only novel. He also wrote some short stories, the most famous one is ‘Franny and Zooey’. He is one of the most famous Jewish-American novelists after World War Two. His books belong to the ‘minority novel’ written by Jewish and Negro writers in America. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ made him extremely popular, particularly among high school and college students. Young people felt that Salinger put his finger on what was important in the struggle between the individual and established society.