Controversy Catcher in the Rye is without a doubt a controversial book. ... Catcher in the Rye displays some very vulgar language at some points. ... On a final note, I would like to state that I disagree with any public banning of literature. ... People who take things too seriously and consider themselves to have the authority to tell others what they can or cannot read, well, they need to become aware of the reality in the world they live in, and most of all, become aware of the fact that most people who read books such as Catcher in the Rye, are capable of understanding the true meani...

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In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, Holden has found enormous corruption and vulgarity in society. ... In chapter 16 we have the first reference to the meaning of the novel's title, The Catcher in the Rye. ... Holden notes that the child's parents pay no attention to him. ... I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. ... In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, Holden wishes to be "The Catcher in the Rye" but realizes he cannot fill this position alone. ...

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Catcher in the Rye The Catcher Conspiracy The movie Conspiracy Theory starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts was much like the book Catcher in the Rye. ... In the book Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. ... Jerry and the novel "Catcher in the Rye" shows that it is a symbol of his uniqueness and individuality. ... "Phoniness," which is probably the most famous phrase from novel The Catcher in the Rye, is one of Holden's and Jerry's favorite concepts. ... His ideals are pointless and cruel and he takes note that he is a compulsive liar at heart. ...

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- During the course of Salinger's novel, Catcher in the Rye, this is the recurring question Holden Caulfield needs an answer to. ... It is interesting to note when Holden realizes that Stadlater is going on a date with Jane and she's waiting outside and Holden doesn't want to see her. ... Holden wants to be a Catcher in the Rye. "What I'd really like to be is a catcher in the rye."" ...

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Salinger's, "The Catcher in the Rye". ... Holden wants to be the Catcher in the Rye to protect children from the world in which he is must live. ... I"d just be the catcher in the rye and all." ... When he visits Phoebe's school to give her a note, Holden notices two instances of graffiti on the walls. ... Holden sees that becoming the Catcher in the Rye is an unattainable and highly unrealistic. ...

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Catcher In the Rye In order for any association to be functional, the novices in the group must shift from careless children to responsible leaders. ... Catcher in the Rye and Red Badge of Courage both depict less than a one-week period in which the protagonist demonstrates rapid growth and the baggage of internal and external conflict. ... The Stage appears to be challenging for Holden in Catcher in the Rye, as reflected from his severe need to be hypercritical. ... This stage Catcher in the Rye is an exemplary novel in which the novice undergoes a serious Transition Stage, requiring muc...

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Holden Caulfield realizes this in J.D Salinger's book The Catcher in the Rye. In The Catcher in the Rye, Houlden Caulfield believes in purely black and white concepts, with little to no grey area in between. ... In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil and corrupt place where there is no peace. ... One good example is when Holden is delivering the note to his sister. ... There are many symbols in The Catcher in the Rye. ...

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The Catcher In The Rye by J. ... He tells her later that he wants to be a catcher in the rye. ... Phoebe corrects him and tells him that he has "misquoted burns" and that no one can stay in the rye field forever. He decides to go out west but when he meets his sister after dropping off a note to her school to meet him she wants to go out west with him. ... One good thing on a more positive note I can say about this book is that the author used really good metaphors. ...

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His novel The Catcher in the Rye was and is a national success. ... Salinger's unique personality and closed lifestyle play a big part in the writing of his novel, The Catcher in the Rye. ... His unique personality is very similar to the one of Holden Caufield in The Catcher in the Rye, "I felt like jumping out the window. ... (Rye 8) The media has been trying to get as much info on him as possible even requesting interviews but Salinger wants noting to do with them. ... In Salinger's, The Catcher in the Rye Holden Caufield's, main character entire plot deals with him trying...

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Moratto "The Catcher in the Rye" In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil and corrupt place where there is no peace. ... One good example is when Holden is delivering the note to his sister. ... Being "the catcher" becomes obviously unrealistic. ...

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The Catcher in the Rye In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil and corrupt place where there is no peace. ... One good example is when Holden is delivering the note to his sister. ... Being "the catcher" becomes obviously unrealistic. ...

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The Catcher in the Rye, a novel by J.D. ... In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views children as innocent, and tries to protect them from the evils of society. In The Catcher in the Rye, evil is trying to corrupt innocence. ... And Holden then decides that he will be like "the catcher in the rye", and protect the innocent children. ... The innocent world of childhood is represented in The Catcher in the Rye, through Phoebe. ...

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Salinger's most famous work, The Catcher in the Rye, ironically is autobiographical in nature. ... Since The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger has written very little. ... Also, I wonder why Salinger hasn't written anything since The Catcher in the Rye. ... The setting of The Catcher in the Rye is set among downtown New York City in the 1950's, though this time period has no relevance to the story line. ... When he gets there, he watches her sleep and notes that adults " look lousy when they"re asleep and they have their mouths way open, but kids don't. ...

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The Catcher in the Rye is the story of Holden Caulfield's fall into depression. ... He wrote a note to her telling her to meet him and the museum so he could say goodbye. ... Bibliography • The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger, J.D. ...

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Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden views the world as an evil and corrupt place where there is no peace. ... One good example is when Holden is delivering the note to his sister, he encounters an "f***-you" written on the wall. ... Being "the catcher" becomes obviously unlikely. ... He ends up in the mental institute where he tells his story about being the catcher in the rye. ...

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In the case of Holden Caulfield, the protagonist within the novel The Catcher in the Rye, the death of his brother Allie brought upon him much pain and grief but it also caused him to lose sense of who he was. ... Throughout the novel, Holden also hints that Allie might have been one of the only people in The Catcher in the Rye that Holden actually has real love for. ... He wrote a note to Phoebe telling her to meet him outside the Museum of Art so he can say goodbye. ... He tells Phoebe that he wants to be the "Catcher in the Rye" and catch any kids who are about to go over the "cliff". ...

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In the case of Holden Caulfield, the protagonist within the novel The Catcher in the Rye, the death of his brother Allie brought upon him grief but also something worse; Holden lost sense of who he was leaving him all alone. ... Allie was one of the only people in The Catcher in the Rye that Holden actually infers of loving. ... He wrote a note to Phoebe telling her to meet him outside the Mueseum of Art so he can say goodbye. ...

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Chapter Summaries Chapter 1 In the first chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. ... Chapter 10 From the tenth chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye" we get to know some more about Holden's family. ...

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The catcher in the rye, and The lord of the flies are just two examples, even though they do not compare to books preaching hate and violence the same principles apply. ... In his interpretation he clearly notes that the First Amendment "seems to be a very uncompromising statement." ...

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There were a few differences that are worth noting however. ... Symbols are used to represent something else by association, resemblance, or convention, for example works like Death of a Salesman, Catcher in the Rye, and The Great Gatsby. ...

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Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye takes place largely in a boarding school by the name of Pencey Prep and New York City where the main character, Holden, subconsciously searches for a "wise old man figure" to help him through his troubles. ... Holden mentions how Spencer's appearance depresses him and because of his disgust, Holden is unwilling to take him seriously, even if his advice had been worth noting. ...

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Some people take a different view on this issue and believe that many books, from classic novels like the "Catcher in the Rye" to the recent award-winning "Harry Potter", have objectionable subject matters that should not be used in the classroom. ... Many times parents write notes saying that their child is not allowed to read a certain book, and then the whole faculty of the school must be on alert as to what they are letting the students read. ...

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Salinger's Catcher in the Rye and Shakespeare's Othello are very similar in many ways, in that they both use akin aspects of characters to reveal how they are alike. ... When Holden was at Phoebe's school to deliver a note, he noticed a shocking profanity on the wall, and angrily thought: It drove me damn near crazy I kept wanting to kill whoever'd written it. ...

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John Lennon had a profound affect on American society, young to old; 1964 to present day; and his death now 20 years gone and solve still have controversies that neither his wife nor the FBI will admit. John Lennon's music, art and writings touched the world. Lennon was placed "as the leader of a ...

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