One of these heart winning books and a popular selection on required reading lists is The Catcher in the Rye by J. ... The Catcher in the Rye is widely taught because it expresses emotions and issues that adolescents and adults can relate to. The Catcher in the Rye deserves this standing because it withstands the test of time by still being relevant to the modern day teenager . ... The issue that is most commonly dealt with adolescents that is addressed in The Catcher in the Rye is the loss of innocence. ... The Catcher in the Rye is like a precious gem; both are exquisite and adored by the ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Holden Caulfield is a young, unstable teenager who can't seem to find his way in life. Despite being quite intelligent, he has been kicked out of five different schools, including his current school that he is being expelled from, Pencey Prep. His roommate there, Stradlater, and another boy they liv...

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 Holden Caulfield in the Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Sallinger suffers from a mental and emotional breakdown that is shown throughout the novel. Holden's depression is illustrated in different ways. In particular, the death of his younger brother Allie, relationship with Jane and other fellow...

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The Catcher in the Rye, An Analysis of Holden Caulfield From the beginning of the story, it J.D. Salinger made it clear that the problems that were troubling Holden were deeper that issues of typical teen angst. Holden was self-destructive and emotionally unstable. The death of his younger broth...

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• Grade Level: High School

Literature is not merely a library of books, but a miraculous collection produced by writers set out to seek the truth and tell their tale. What separates Great Literature from the rest lies in the interpretation. It reaches new levels and cross borders no one has crossed before. The main body of li...

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In the notable fiction novel The Catcher in the Rye, author J.D Salinger brings the troubled, humorous, and adolescent character of Holden Caulfield to life, where he struggles with growing up, the uncontrollable changes in his life, and, most importantly, attachments with other humans. ...

• Word Count: 1900
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School