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. ... This quote is very interesting in the make-up of the plot because it tells you right off the bat that this is going to be similar to a psychoanalysis of a few days in the life of Holden Caulfield. ... 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 t...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The Catcher in the Rye is the story of Holden Caulfield's fall into depression. ... (Salinger, 133) This quote shows that Holden is not in a good mood and he is taking out his anger on Sally. ... This quote shows that Holden has reached a new low by sleeping in the train station. ... Bibliography • The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger, J.D. ...

• Word Count: 1764
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger's Catcher in the Rye, Holden's "phony phobia" restricts him from becoming a fully matured adult. ... Holden possesses abnormal relationships with some of the characters in Catcher in the Rye. ... A typical phony quote from Holden "If anybody tries to do anything phony, they couldn't stay" (205). ... He will and I quote, will become impossible to work with, be friends with, and even in a marriage. ...

• Word Count: 1393
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In the notable fiction novel The Catcher in the Rye, author J.D Salinger brings the troubled, humorous, and adolescent character of Holden Caulfield to life, where he struggles with growing up, the uncontrollable changes in his life, and, most importantly, attachments with other humans. ... He even goes through the trouble to write down a quote for Holden to keep. ...

• Word Count: 1900
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School