In the novel Catcher in the Rye Holden is a character that has many idealistic thoughts. ... It drove me near crazy I kept wanting to kill whoever"d written it" (Salinger, p 201) If children see this written on the walls they will wonder what is means and will probably find out from the wrong people and get the wrong meaning to the already horrible word. ... Holden tells Phoebe about a dream of wanting to be the catcher in the rye. ... Holden had to let go of his ideal about being the catcher in the rye because it was not realistic. ...

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The Catcher in the Rye has been called one of the greatest pieces of American literature throughout the 1950's. ... The book The Catcher in the Rye exemplifies how difficult it can be for some teens' life. ... Teaching material that has some purpose or beneficial meaning should be acceptable. On the other hand, the book The Catcher in the Rye really does not go far from the boundary. ... The Catcher in the Rye is a classic book that has been read in high schools all across the world. ...

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In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger, Holden has found enormous corruption and vulgarity in society. ... His newfound purpose in life will be to help save the children from this vulgarity by becoming a "Catcher in the Rye." In chapter 16 we have the first reference to the meaning of the novel's title, The Catcher in the Rye. ... 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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Undoubtedly, within The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. ... This text lends little to the other elements of literature, yet is a significant factor in the determining of the themes presented in The Catcher in the Rye. ... I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. ... These meanings are clearly themes. ... Salinger in his novel, The Catcher in the Rye. ...

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The Catcher In the Rye is a story of a troubled young man that goes about his everyday life while caught up in the web of his pessimistic views on life. ... The other dreams he talks about is that he wants to be "the catcher in the rye", meaning while the kids play in the rye, he'll stand off a cliff and save them from falling off which symbolically means reaching adulthood. ...

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The Catcher In the Rye Passage Analysis "How does the author use "style" to convey meaning?" ... Salinger, in his novel The Catcher In the Rye, utilizes symbolic diction, second person diction and organic comparisons to convey the theme-- life is a constant and the past is but frozen memories, never to be touched again. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

One of these heart winning books and a popular selection on required reading lists is The Catcher in the Rye by J. ... The Catcher in the Rye is widely taught because it expresses emotions and issues that adolescents and adults can relate to. ... Though his words are simple, they have a profound meaning. ... The issue that is most commonly dealt with adolescents that is addressed in The Catcher in the Rye is the loss of innocence. ... The Catcher in the Rye is like a precious gem; both are exquisite and adored by the masses. ...

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A book that has thwarted off most attacks, meaning to ban its content, is the focus of my discussion. The book in which I am referring to is Catcher in the Rye. ... In a major turning point of the book you find out that Holden wants to be the catcher in the rye. ... Threw childhood Holden sought innocence but what he failed to realize is that in preserving this innocence he was only delaying the inevitable; which was that even though there is a catcher in the rye, he isn't preserving innocence he's taking it away....

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Salinger strongly and sharply reveals all these truths and more in his book, "The Catcher In The Rye", some of which we are going to discuss and draw our own conclusion from... He betrays himself- Keast remarks in her 1987 review "Structure of the Catcher In The Rye". ... Like some great philosophers, some of us sit and ponder the great meanings of birth, life and death, yet, in the scheme of things, it just doesn't matter. ...

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He makes the decision to stay to comfort Phoebe and to keep her from falling over the cliff by the rye field before her time. ... All three of the meanings relate to heavenly heights. ... As the moon orbits the earth, Phoebe is always in Holden's thoughts, affecting his decisions for the better, subconsciously holding him back from blindly stumbling off the cliff of the rye field. ... In both reading and living, one must delve at times to see intended meaning. To achieve the greatest knowledge of The Catcher in the Rye, the reader must examine the many levels of meaning associated with ...

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Songs, movies, and other forms of media all influence people in their daily lives'. The way that people perceive the messages and information conveyed in these pieces are how they choose to interpret them. What they represent to someone can only result in a temporary change, but also a lasting effec...

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It is often used to signify a journey through life, "a fall from innocence", in novels like The Catcher in the Rye and The Red Badge of Courage. However, in the novel, Heart or Darkness, Conrad uses the journey both in its literal and figurative meanings. ...

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Salinger's respective masterpieces, The Metamorphosis (1915) and The Catcher in the Rye (1951), examine the universal themes of personal relationships within the context of painful change. ... Though the importance of personal relationships to alleviating pain from change is central to both works, however, the vastly differing tones projected in each contribute to the differences in the meanings of each. ... Though Metamorphosis and Catcher are distinctively different in style and in content, the protagonists of each struggle with the same themes. ... Kafka's projection of a bitter...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Catcher in the Rye, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and To Kill a Mockingbird were among the titles adults found most offensive- (Reaves 26). ... Teenagers are competent enough to comprehend a book's theme, overall meaning, and lesson. ...

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Salinger brings out the qualities of his main character, Holden Caufield, through his relationships with his siblings in The Catcher In The Rye. Each sibling brings out a different characteristic, and each relationship carries a different meaning. ...

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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. ... Viewed in the eyes of Nick Carraway Gatsby's and Daisy's relationship represented the American dream of happiness and individualism, and the fall to a forget about the meaning of life and just pursuit money and wealth. All these symbols have literal and inferential meanings. ... There is a deeper meaning to this film which is historical. ...

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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's father, Caulfield, was not a substantial part of Holden's life during his son's search for meaning, let alone a positive influence. ...

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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. ... For instance, Oscar Wilde stated, "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all", meaning that controversial writing is what makes you truly think. ...

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