Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye endorses a society intertwined by modernism and the interesting aspects that are evident through it. ... Salinger now world renown for his amazing work, The Catcher in the Rye, and is studied by high school students and college students abroad. In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. ... In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. ... The lessons that we learn from The Catcher in the Rye and books similar to it are invaluable teachings of society that can never be forgotten. ...

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His only novel Catcher in the Rye has received the most criticism. ... Catcher in the Rye has been reviewed in many aspects. People had drawn many conclusions in trying to decipher the meaning of Catcher in the Rye and the mind behind the mysterious Salinger. ... Salinger's , Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield goes through a fall from his innocence throughout his journey to his safe haven, home. ... Chirs Main The Catcher in the Rye is about a man named Holden Caulfield, who is narrating the story. ...

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The Catcher in the Rye J.D. ... The Catcher in the Rye. ... Summary The Catcher in the Rye is about a 16-year-old boy from New York named Holden Caulfield. ... Alternative works If The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. ... All of these titles have similar themes and insights as The Catcher in the Rye. ...

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The Catcher In The Rye - A Book Review Some people that have read "The Catcher in the Rye' have had less then positive views to share about the novel as a whole. ... One dominant theme in the "Catcher in the Rye" is loneliness. ... You will also see that Holden has an ambition, which is to become "the catcher in the rye" and stop children from falling off metaphorical cliffs. ... The book is quite reflective of Salinger's life, especially the fact that Salinger went to boarding school just like the character he has created in Holden. ...

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Salinger's "The Catcher In The Rye" Holden Caulfield's judgment of society is jaded by his loss of innocence much like many other adolescents in today's world. Holden Caulfield is a symbol of today's youth more so then when the character was first introduced. ... Holden ends up in a mental hospital by the end of "The Catcher In The Rye." ...

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Repetition in the Catcher in the Rye In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, the main character, Holden Caulfield, is characterized as an immature, opinionated, underachieving individual with severe emotional problems. ... Salinger, J.D. the Catcher in the Rye. ...

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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. ... Perhaps some of these questions can be answered when comparing Salinger's life with that of his character's. 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. ...

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The beauty of Catcher in the Rye lies not in the plot nor in the technique the author, J.D. Salinger, uses to tell his story, but in the depth of the character of Holden Caulfield. ... Holden, in my opinion, is an amazing character. ... I believe this novel was controversial not because of its "freelance- style of writing nor because of the risqué topics the author covered, but because, for once, Holden was not a character you could put your finger on. ...

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Present throughout The Catcher in the Rye is the use of symbolism by Salinger. ... Consequently, the effective use of symbolism by Salinger contributed to the unique writing style of The Catcher in the Rye. In a similar capacity, the use of motifs by Salinger were frequent throughout The Catcher in the Rye. ... All in all, Salinger's use of motifs created an ironic twist in the main conflict in The Catcher in the Rye. ... All in all, The Catcher in the Rye utilized numerous different literary techniques to create a unique writing style. ...

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English Essays: Catcher in the Rye The Lonely Holden Who has ever felt like there needs to be someone there to talk to, cry with, fight with, or just need a hug from? ... Salinger's main character in the book The Catcher In the Rye, is a young man on the verge of having a nervous breakdown. ...

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In the book "The Catcher in the Rye," by JD Salinger, protagonist Holden Caulfield meets a variety of different female characters. ... Just like Phoebe, Jane is a really close character to Caulfield. ... Another character whom Holden does not feel that comfortable around is Sunny. ...

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In the novel, "The Catcher In The Rye", Holden Caulfield views life in a peculiar and unique way contrary to how most of us see it. ... What he does and what he thinks makes up his character; you truly have to scrutinize deep into his brain to really understand and interpret how he feels towards certain things. ... One of the qualities that make up is character are that he is irresponsible; he flunked out of three schools. ... Holden Caulfield is a great character to truly analyze because he is unique in his form of thinking....

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Holden and Jim The characters Holden Caulfield and Jim Stark share some common characteristics. ... I think that Jim is more messianic in the end of his story than Holden is at the end of "The Catcher in the Rye." ... Jim is a smart character and he isn't scared of anything. ... In the end of "The Catcher in the Rye" Holden is in a hospital and is visited by a psychoanalyst for his problems. ...

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Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. ... Both of these characters have ties with the bitter truth and are hesitant of taking on more responsibility. ...

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Holden Caulfield is a troubled teenager trying to find his place in life and suffering, making the transition from childhood to adulthood. Holden's appearance is what a usual teenager looks like around his age, but a bit more mature in some features. He says he has a crew cut in chapter one "I wear ...

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The Catcher in the Rye When one's desired image for life does not align with reality, it causes one to be depressed. Such is the case with Holden Caulfield, the main character in JD Salinger's 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. ... Throughout Holden's relationships with other characters, he showcases his inability to effectively communicate with others, which causes him to be lonesome and have a negative outlook on life. ... In addition, Holden's lack of company causes him to lower himself to a level that does not align with his character, that is, being fake by accepting ...

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Describe a character in fiction, an historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence. Of the many fictional characters that I have met and experienced throughout my life, one who has had an influence on me would be Holden Caulfield from J.D. Salinger's classic novel, The Catcher in the Rye. ... When I first read The Catcher in the Rye, I honestly did not understand or see the point of the book. ... If anything, The Catcher in the Rye and, more specifically, Holden Caulfield, have taught me to lead a...

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The novel, "The Catcher in the Rye," by J. ... Salinger uses symbols such as a broken record, a half-frozen pond devoid of ducks, and a checkerboard to reveal insights into Holden's motivations and character. ... Salinger's symbol of the ducks shows us the more vulnerable side of Holden's character, while the checkerboard reveals his motivations. ... Salinger uses symbolism to reveal insights into Holden's character and motivations. ... The more vulnerable side of Holden's character is revealed by the pond devoid of ducks, which symbolizes Holden's fear of the fu...

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Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. ... Both of these characters have ties with the bitter truth and are hesitant of taking on more responsibility. ...

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Salinger wrote Catcher in the Rye in New York. ... Holden points out these actions but he never calls them a flaw of his character or an example of him being phony at times. ... One trait of Holden's character that is ironic within the story is his tendency to lie constantly. ... After this conversation he begins his evolution into being a more mature character in the story. ... He has fully completed his Odyssey adventure and has become a better character for it....

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Since the day The Catcher in the Rye found itself on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and classrooms in 1951, it has been an exquisite example of teenage hardships and struggles. The author, JD Salinger, expresses his view of adolescence through the main character, Holden Caulfield. ... "A character must be either round like a ball, or flat like a sheet of paper. The flat characters are the people that no one pays attention to, while the round characters are the ones that no one forgets- (Brown 676). Holden is a round character; he remains in the readers mind after the reader shuts the...

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Holden Caulfield is an unconventional teenager with many conflicts. He failed out of four boarding schools. He has also been visited by a psychoanalyst. These obstacles prevented him from effectively communicating and connecting with others. His judgmental mentality and inability to communicate has ...

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Depression can have serious psychological repercussions. Such is demonstrated in the character of Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. While residing in a mental hospital in California, Holden explains the events that led to his downfall. Within his story, a...

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