Review of The Catcher in the Rye This novel takes place mostly in New York City in the 1950's although it begins at a private academy called Pencey Prep, just outside of the city. ... Holden interprets one line in the song, "If a body meet a body coming through the rye," as meaning someone is out there trying to catch the children and save them from adulthood. Holden wishes he was this "catcher in the rye" so he can prevent people from being corrupted. ... While he is at the school he sees obscenities written on the school, this upsets him greatly and again he wishes he was the ca...

• Word Count: 1626
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

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. ... Additionally, Holden feels that adults are unable to experience the true meaning of friendship and intimacy because they allow materialistic things such as money and status interfere. ... For Holden, the true meaning of friendship consists of humor and companionship. ...

• Word Count: 2186
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School