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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• Grade Level: High School

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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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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