His only novel Catcher in the Rye has received the most criticism. ... Catcher in the Rye has been reviewed in many aspects. ... The only three things he can name that he liked were Allie, James Castle, and sitting there chewing the fat with Phoebe. ... Holden finds things in common with Allie and James Castle and since they're both dead he feels, in the back of his mind, that he should also be dead which makes him depressed. ... Chirs Main The Catcher in the Rye is about a man named Holden Caulfield, who is narrating the story. ...

• Word Count: 1454
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger's novel, The Catcher in the Rye, portrays the life of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, and the conflicts he has to face. ... Holden does so by taking on a role as a defender and guardian of the innocent: "The Catcher in the Rye." ... The death of James Castle strikes Holden at close. For the simple fact the James Castle died in Holden's sweater symbolizes Holden's concern about protecting the innocence. The death of James Castle reminds him of his deceased brother. ...

• Word Count: 2258
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School