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going through a phase right now. Everybody goes through phases and all, don’t they” (Salinger 18). In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield is going through various problems during his teenage years. Throughout Holden’s time in New York, he speaks about his sexual life, his family issues, and most of all the depression that he experiences. The Catcher in the Rye is an eloquent work of literature that expresses the true reality of the teenage years. This novel should not be banned

The Smasher in the Pie “I swear to God I’m a madman” (149) Holden Caulfield says, revealing the wicked nature of J.D Salinger’s 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. The book follows 16 year old Holden Caulfield in his days spent alone on the streets of New York City after getting kicked out of prep school. During this time Holden goes on an alcoholic rampage, fueled by hate and filled with anger towards anything he sees as phony. The book has been the cause of major controversy since its release,

In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, author J.D. Salinger is shown to be using numerous recurring items to symbolize the protagonist, Holden Caulfield. Some of these could be the ducks from Central Park and Phoebe, but one of the more significant items that is shown since the beginning to the end of the book, is the red hunting hat. Holden is a very eccentric character, with his personality not quite corresponding to his age. Throughout the book, Holden is seen to be unconfident and easily irritated

An Ill-Fated Crusade to Save Innocence Humankind has the gift of memories, not a reply button. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, fights his imminent transition to adulthood. After expulsion from a prestigious all-boys preparatory school, Holden embarks on a journey through wintery New York before retiring home to his family. Throughout the novel, he offers commentary on those around him, often by critiquing them. As Holden progresses through his self-exploratory

The Catcher in the Rye, written by J. D. Salinger in the 20th century, is a coming of age novel that shows the world and society through the eyes of a teenager. The novel is narrated by 17-year-old protagonist, Holden Caulfield, who deals with the struggles of fitting into society and Depression. Salinger weaves in a variety of symbols throughout the novel that are used to reveal hidden characteristics about Holden and give insight to his true feelings, thoughts, and personal growth. Each symbol

(Salinger 3). Published in the 1950s, 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 that occur 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 numerous controversial topics, the novel is

Reflection in the Rain In America, around twenty out of one hundred teenagers struggle with depression, and almost thirty percent will go untreated. J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye shines light on a young adolescent named Holden, calling awareness to his inner turmoil. Holden Caulfield might appear as the typical pessimistic teenager, however, he has a bad past that thrusts him into adulthood he never wanted. After the death of his little brother Allie, Holden fell into a dark hole

Holden Caulfield is a unique individual, to say the least. He often has different outbursts of mixed emotions accurately representing the stereotypical behaviors of teenagers. He often stands by the conception that everyone around him is a “phony” and puts on a mask when communicating and socializing with others. Because of this, Holden has chosen to isolate himself from most of the outside world around him and truly only trusts less than a handful of people. Funny enough, those he does trust are

Nathaniel Brewer Mrs. Riley AP Senior English 21 November 2017 Shady Novels In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger writes about Holden Caulfield, a teenager who flunks out of school and goes to be on his own. While doing this, he participates in many negative actives. Ultimately, readers see how these negative things affect his life with a looming sense of him wanting to commit suicide. However, this is not a valid reason to ban the novel. Instead critics and readers should see past

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