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4 Results for The Catcher In The Rye By J.d. Salinger

1. Themes in The Catcher in the Rye

J.D Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has had ongoing success which is largely credited to Holden Caulfield's complex character. ... Salinger uses Holden's red hunting hat as a symbol of uniqueness and individuality. ... In the text, Salinger uses hyperbole to replicate the voice of a teenager. ... As seen above, it is evident that Salinger successfully uses literary techniques to help create the complexity of Holden's character, which is a key element in the ongoing success of the Catcher in the Rye. ... In conclusion the complexity of Holden Caulfield is a key element to ...

  • Word Count: 1201
  • Approx Pages: 5

2. The Catcher in the Rye

When J.D. ... First of all I have to say why the book was entitle as it was "The Catcher in the Rye." ... After minutes of pondering Holden said "I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all." ... All through the story Salinger used Holden as the catcher on the rye to protect or try to protect the innocents of kids. ... As his duty as the catcher in the rye Holden tried to erase the first one that was on the walls, but later said "it's hopeless anyway. ...

  • Word Count: 2230
  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Grade Level: High School

3. Catcher In The Rye

Catcher in the Rye Essay Holden's speech is often sarcastic, negative and dismissive to most people he encounters. ... Salinger's use of Holden's voice gives us a vivid and immediate sense of who Holden is. ... I think that J.D. Salinger has chosen this voice to tell Holden's story because the reader feels as if they are actually in Holden's head. ... If Salinger had chosen to write this story any different, I don't think the reader would be as involved in the story as they are now....

  • Word Count: 1205
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Holden Vs. Othello

The works of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye and Shakespeare's Othello are very similar in many ways, in that they both use akin aspects of characters to reveal how they are alike. ... J.D. Salinger and Shakespeare both utilized nave characters to prove that illusions only cause anguish and distress. ...

  • Word Count: 1633
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Grade Level: High School
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