Catcher In The Rye Banning

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One of the most praised books of all time, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is also one of the most criticized and banned books in the history of the United States. The heavy use of in the novel often gets the book removed from public schools and libraries. The controversial plot of the novel has been scrutinized by the public on numerous occasions . Women, minorities, religious people, and those with disabilities are often offended by the way they are described in the book. At first glance, the novel may seem inappropriate and vulgar but it is the content of the pages that truly represents the novel. Banning and censoring The Catcher in the Rye in high schools deprives teenagetrs a chance to read an amazing novel that speaks to the

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