Comin' Through the Rye

novel display a healthy maturing process. “Catcher in the Rye,” the title of the novel, holds great significance as to what Salinger believes the process of growing up entails. The poem from which the novel receives its name, “Comin thro’ the rye,” features a girl laboriously walking through a wet rye field; this introduction represents the struggle of maturing. As the poem progresses, however, the girl meets another person coming through the rye, kisses that individual, and thus gains an…

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel written by J.D.Sallinger published in 1951. The story follows Holden Caulfield’s experiences in New York after leaving Pencey Prep, a boarding school he has just been expelled from. The novel explores complex issues such as isolation, alienation, innocence, loss and identity. Holden tells his story from a rest home, where he spends his days after getting tuberculosis. A psychoanalyst encourages him to write about the events which led him to getting…

Catcher In The Rye persistently fantasizes about the freedom of childhood. Holden thinks highly of children and praises how sincere they are. Holden also feels jealous of how innocent they are. As Holden faces the transition stages between childhood and adulthood, he realizes how children tend to lose this innocence with age, and along with it their true personalities. Holden finds this extremely depressing,…

In the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield is Caring because he wants to protect the innocence of kids and them growing into adulthood, he is also concerned with how corrupt and “phony” adults are, and despite his mental state, Holden always looks out for other even when he is not okay. The first reason why Holden is Caring is because he wants to protect the innocence of kids. He says that he wants to “catch” the kids in the field of rye like the poem written by…

The Catcher in the Rye is a social commentary that criticizes the superficialness of adulthood, through the eyes of the rebellious protagonist: Holden Caulfield. Holden is an academic failure who flunked out of his preparatory school, Pencey Prep, for failing grades in all of his courses except English. Holden then continues his life, traveling around, criticizing the world around him in a cynical tone, attacking the “phoniness” and unbearable corruption of the adult world. As a result of his…

existing in a civilized society. A growing teenager’s life is hectic enough without the struggle of an external force; being society. In J.D. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye, the protagonist Holden attempts to walk the line between preserving his individuality, and pushing the boundaries of social norms and societal unity. Through Holden, Salinger portrays the idea that conforming to social norms leads to a loss of individualism. Holden’s journey of self-discovery and testing of societal…

Edna Millay, an American poet and playwright, was identified for her for participation towards activism through her poem Childhood is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies, written in 1937. In this poem, Millay claims, "Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age. The child is grown, and puts away childish things. Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies" (Millay). Through this passage, Millay declares that although childhood may seem endless, a young child will always mature…

The Catcher in the Rye is a classic novel because of its complexity and characters that reveal certain facets of the antagonist Holden Caulfield’s character. Students should read this novel for an example of a seemingly simple book with many examples of symbolism throughout the novel. Also, The Catcher in the Rye is set in post-WW II America, a very important time in America’s history because of its vast economic growth and advances. This book should be read by high school students, as it does…

whom he discusses Romeo and Juliet. Holden shops for a special record, "Little Shirley Beans," for his 10-year-old sister Phoebe. He likes this record and knows Phoebe will enjoy it. He spots a small boy singing "If a body catch a body coming through the rye", which makes him feel less depressed. The play he sees with Sally features Broadway stars Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Afterward Holden and Sally go skating at Rockefeller Center. While drinking Coke, Holden impulsively invites Sally to…

The Connection between Holden and Allie Caulfield While reading D.J. Salinger’s, The Catcher in the Rye, I realized how much of the world along with the people Holden assumes is fake and phony. Basically everything. A clear reason to why he thinks this is not mentioned. The world is fake and phony because it no longer holds that innocence. The deep connection between Holden and Allie is affecting Holden in a negative psychological way as a result of Allie no longer remaining in Holden’s world.…