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The uniquely American attributes as seen in the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger are the moral aspects of society and risk taking . The author’s use of theme and characterization are a clear and accurate testimony to this. Some general American traits include not waiting to be introduced, but beginning able to speak to strangers as they stand in a queue ( “American Society and Culture” ). In general, Americans like personal space and have a strong believe of freedom of choice (“101

Literary theorist Ihab Hassan discusses the different types rebel-outsiders in American literature and ways they cultivate their own methods of survival within their societies. A common outsider to which he refers is the lonely adolescent. As a character straddling the cusp of childhood and adulthood, the lonely adolescent navigates through a loss of innocence and disenchantment to come to terms with his own male identity, as well as establish his role in society and find purpose as an adult. J.D

Statement of Assignment You have asked me to analyze the circumstances surrounding our client, Holden Caulfield’s arrest on drug charges to determine if the evidence seized in the arrest is subject to the exclusionary rule. I am to examine three aspects of the traffic stop and arrest, the initial stop, the extension of the stop, and the details surrounding the consent to search given by Mr. Caulfield. Issue #1 Under Texas law, can evidence found during a traffic stop be excluded because the stop

In The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, the main character and narrator Holden Caulfeild walks many different paths of life. He jumps around different aspects of his life throughout the book, showing the reader many different sides to himself. This theme is presented through the author’s technique in crafting the characterization and symbolism. J.D. Salinger develops a puzzle of a personality for Holden throughout the book, to show the complexity and multitude of sides to Holden’s character

It is evident that the protagonist, Holden Caulfield suffers from depression due to the death of his younger brother, Allie in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Due to Allie’s death, Holden’s actions elicit his own views of the world and the “phonies” around him.  Holden has tunnel-vision to living a simple, happy life and isolates himself from those around him who understand the concept of growing up. Salinger uses a hat, a museum, and a merry-go-round to illuminate Holden’s emotion, the

The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger is about a boy named Holden Caulfield who got kicked out of Pencey Prep, a private school for boys. Throughout the story Holden shows his dislike for society because he believes that it corrupts the innocent. Some people might say that Holden doesn´t understand that as an adult, most innocent people stay innocent and he is just judgemental of all the people around him. Salinger suggests that in order to transition to the adult world properly, an individual

The world of adults is full of phonies and the only way to combat it is to be as innocent as a child. Today, people have become so self-interested that they fail to listen to everyone - even themselves. These are the points J.D. Salinger brings up in his novel The Catcher in the Rye. Throughout the novel, J.D. Salinger’s uses of voice, conflict, aposiopesis, irony, and metaphor emphasize these points. The Catcher in the Rye is a story of a battle to preserve innocence. The Catcher in the Rye follows

The only constant in life, whether people like it or not, is change. Something in life is always changing. Even within J.D. Salinger’s book, The Catcher in the Rye, change is always happening despite the main character’s wishes. Salinger uses symbols to bring a deeper understanding of the theme about change to the reader in a way no other figurative language could. There are a variety of symbols throughout the book, such as the ducks, to assist J.D. Salinger display his message. Holden Caulfield

Ethan Skophammer November 16th, 2017 6th Hour The Age of Innocence There is only one experience that unites every single person in the world. Many people in the world can agree that it isn’t always the greatest experience, and many people have an extremely hard time getting through it, but every single adult goes through the act of ‘growing up’. For many, the transition can be very depressing, and confusing. When a child is young becoming an adult seems to be enjoyable and exciting, but it isn’t

Catcher in the Rye Motif In the novel Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, misunderstood protagonist Holden Caulfield retells his experiences as a teenager in New York City from within rehabilitation. A recurring motif within the novel is Holden’s red hunting cap. Holden’s red hunting hat is a symbol of protection and also symbolizes Holden’s independence and his desire to be different from everyone around him. Salinger uses Holden’s red hunting hat to show how Holden tries to differentiate himself