Salinger wrote The Catcher in the Rye in the 1950s. ... Holden is sane because, although he wants to be the "catcher" in the rye, a job that does not exist, he wants to protect young people. ... Holden always saw himself catching these children who were playing on cliff above a field of rye. ... Holden Caulfield the catcher in the rye. ... The book that he wrote The Catcher in the Rye is really just is book about complaints. ...

• Word Count: 901
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

A classic theme in American literature is overcoming adversity. In contrast, J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. J.D. Salinger uses Holden's rebellious experiences to link all teenagers in the 1950's and the 1960's t...

• Word Count: 817
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A classic theme in American literature is overcoming adversity. In contrast, J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye presents readers with a character who falls short of every tough situation he faces. J.D. Salinger uses Holden's rebellious experiences to link all teenagers in the 1950s and the 1960s tog...

• Word Count: 852
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The issue of censorship in schools presents a conflict with the right to protect children from offensive material and the right to express ones self freely. "In the United States, the issue of censorship is approached from the standpoint of the first amendment protection provided in within the Bil...

• Word Count: 800
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A Wallflowers Story "When you become a teen, it's like you get a second chance to remake your life. But society comes in and tells you to be man and that second chance is gone". This quote is about how teens with the issue that all teens deal with upon entering high school. High school...

• Word Count: 2117
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School