The Pros And Cons Of The Catcher In The Rye

From its publication, The Catcher in the Rye gained widespread aversion from schools through its blatant profanity. But despite the time gap since the publication in the 1950s until now, the book explores immortal themes of adolescence and maturing still relevant today. Symbolizing the average teenage life, adolescents throughout the country are able to connect to Holden without question. As Holden agonizes over his purpose and depression, teens relate to this some intangible part of themselves. Holden frustrates over dating, drinking, low grades, switching schools, and life in general. Suddenly, in a second, as the adult world threatens the once serene childhood, as the weight of responsibility of being an adult crashes, Holden crumbles.

If there is one book that has been banned in more school libraries than any other, it’s The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.  First published in 1946, this novel has served as milestone for books that vividly describe the angst that comes from surviving the awkward years of teenage hood.   Throughout the novel , various values of society of then and now are displayed through the various characters in the text.   The values shown in the differ between the different archetype.

For many years people have argued about the inclusion of The Cather in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger in the high school english curriculum. This is such due to the inappropriate and adult oriented themes within If considered, many times within the novel the main character will face situations in which that the negative and vulgar themes will blossom into something meaningful that the reader can benefit from as a person and as a student. While the vulgarity and adult themes in The Catcher in the Rye are indeed inappropriate for adolescent students, ultimately its underlying themes of self discovery and possessing moral values provides life and ethical lessons that can be applied in the classroom as well as on a daily basis and therefore, the

We are all a part of this world therefore we all play a big role in society and we can choose whether to contribute or not. In The Catcher in The Rye by J.D. Salinger, although written in the 1950 the story is a very relevant text for adolescents living in the 21st century. It is a novel about a young delinquent, Holden Caulfield, and through this character, Salinger expresses his views on American culture and society. Today I would like to discuss the ways in which The Catcher in the Rye is still relevant for teenagers by comparing 1950’s adolescent culture to the adolescent culture of today..

In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher In The Rye, Holden Caulfield, a seventeen-year-old boy, transitions from childhood to adulthood. The death of Holden’s little brother signifies the beginning his loss of innocence and growth of maturity. As he enters adulthood, Holden views society differently from his peers by characterizing most of his peers and adults he meets as “phonies.” Thus, Holden takes the impossible challenge of preserving the innocence in children because he wants to prevent children from experiencing the corruption in society. The Catcher In The Rye embodies Holden’s struggle to preserve the innocence of children and reveals the inevitability of and the necessity of encountering the harsh realities of life.

In conclusion, The Catcher in the Rye is an inspiring book that will teach teenagers to make the right choices in life before they head for a “great fall”. Holden's journey through the novel was a quest in which he searched for a purpose and a sense of finally finding that “ride or die” person he desperately needs in his life. Like many teens, Holden dealt with “phony” people and felt strong emotions towards girls and even though students currently don’t have sleepovers at their English teachers house, The Catcher in the Rye is still a book that should be discussed and read in schools. This novel is still

J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye presents a look into the mind of Holden Caulfield, a popular literary icon numerous teenagers have rightfully found themselves relating to at some point. While the familiar emotions of Holden were welcoming for me, his anecdotes and witty remarks proved entertaining as well. The story chronicles Holden’s exploration through New York post-expulsion, with his point of view influenced by his growing alienation with the world. He represents that growing sense of unease at growing up and facing a reality that is not always pretty, and, in his case, a need to save children from having to face that reality. I personally admired the fact that he was not just an angry teenager in the world as stereotypes suggest.

A highly controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger, originally written for the entertainment of adults, soon grew to serve as a model for teenagers and their social culture throughout the 1950s. The story catches the essence of teenage angst and estrangement through following the short forty-eight hour recollection of young Holden Caulfield’s life. The novel illustrates the idea that Holden Caulfield suffers from trauma and depression, leaving the lost sixteen-year-old tormented by his past and the plethora of pain that follows.

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

It has been seventy years since The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, was first published, and it still makes parents assail this book, while young adults and teenagers read this book with ease and laughter. Parents assail this book due to its explicit descriptions and diction, but do not assail the fact that their children are exposed to sex and profanity daily. Sheltering your child from reading a book of such truth, will not prevent them from experiencing the emotional and physical pain that Holden Caulfield did within his three day journey. So why bother banning this book when the worst thing it does is give teens the ability to see what’s right and wrong, and show them bits of the real world.

Frankly, no teens today would be ecstatic to read J. D. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye. In reality, books are a waste of valuable free time for teens whom would rather spend their free time over social media. Who needs books when there are snapchat stories, Instagram posts, and youtube videos to obsess over. However, depression, drugs, and alcohol are just some issues Salinger integrated into The Catcher in The Rye. Most adolescents despises the book because the issues Holden embodies too closely reflect real teen issues.

The Catcher in the Rye, a controversial novel written by J.D Salinger, follows the life of a troubled teen named Holden Caulfield. Set over a period of 3 days in New York during the 1950’s, the plot follows the escapades of Holden, after he is expelled from his preparatory school. The novel, narrated through Holden's stream of consciousness, highlights modern teenage struggles while skimming many controversial topics. Its controversial content of sex, alcohol, and foul language has caused it to be banned from many libraries and school curriculums. Although, to some, The Catcher in the Rye, is seen as immoral and blasphemous, in reality, a highly moral book teaches readers about teenage struggles in a non-glamorized way.

Often times, when a ban is put in place on an object—such as a book—it sparks an interest or curiosity, rather than shuts that object down. Such is the case for The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Multiple schools across the country have banned the novel due to its controversial point of view. However, over time, the story of Holden Caulfield and his struggle to find happiness in a world full of phonies has become one of the most important works of literature to date. So, despite having mentions of pre-marital sex, underage drinking, and profanity, The Catcher in the Rye remains a popular work of literature because of Holden’s unique voice, his relatable struggles, and the lessons he teaches.

Holden Caulfield, a boy who struggles with his mental health, starts his story by saying, “I’m not going to tell you my whole goddam autobiography or anything. I’ll just tell you about this madman stuff that happened to me around last Christmas” (Salinger 3). Published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger depicts a three-day journey of Holden as he tries to find out more about himself. Through his struggle, Holden experiences many obstacles and events, such as depression and profanity, that take place in most teenager’s lives, making the book a primary target for banning due to offensive language, suicidal tendencies, sexual content, violence, and outright negativity (Information). Though The Catcher in the Rye contains controversial topics, such as depression, vulgar language, and sexual discrimination, the novel is still relevant and relatable to teens today; therefore, the story should remain an option for students to read.

     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,