J. K. Rowling

In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger demonstrates his knowledge of adolescence through the following, “‘...I never care too much when I lose something…’” which suggests that the youth of America may have an overly carefree view on life and material items. Salinger cultivates this view through the character of Holden Caulfield, a young man with few interests and many pet peeves. He dislikes many activities which other people his age adore, including movies and football games. Furthermore, he…

Growing Pains The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger tells the painful story of a seemingly unloved and lonely teenage boy named Holden Caulfield, struggling to find his way in a world of “phonies” and bullies. After being expelled out of the prestigious Pencey Prep School due to poor academic performance and a lack of effort, Holden leaves Pencey early as an act of rebellion, three days before he is expected home. Living and traveling alone in New York City, he encounters prostitutes, pimps,…

Memorable Impact The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger and Fallen by Lauren Kate are both justified by detail. Both literary pieces prove their impact through either lack of in-depth detail or creative detail. J.D Salinger limits The Catcher in the Rye by providing basic ideas throughout the novel; on the contrary, Lauren Kate enhances Fallen by providing a clear visual through dramatic detail to emphasize the book. The Catcher in the Rye and Fallen both show the role and impact detail plays…

Every person has a prized possession that reveals something significant about themselves. In the Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, the protagonist, Holden Caulfield cherishes his red hunting hat. The reader’s first encounter the red hunting hat in chapter three where Holden describes how he got it in his hometown of New York City after losing his fencing foils. Salinger never clearly wrote in the story why Holden holds dear to it. However, there were several references in his novel about…

Francie Nolan and the Tree of Heaven are symbolically linked in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. After reading the first few pages of the novel, one knows that the title is referring to what is known as the “Tree of Heaven,” which is a tree that grows wherever the seed happens to fall. This kind of tree only grows in poor neighborhoods, or as stated in the novel, “It liked poor people.” The characteristics of the tree also accurately describe Francie; they both refuse to just wither and die, no matter…

As a young male growing up, there are often mixed emotions about sex and love. In the novel, Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D Salinger, a young boy displays his uncertainty and constant thoughts about sex and love. In the film Ordinary People, another young boy is caught in a similar situation and shares his opinions about sex and love as well. Holden Caulfield and Conrad Jarrett both go through troubling experiences, but Conrad approaches them in a healthier manner compared to Holden.…

The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger is centered around a young boy who thinks he fully understands the world around him. He begins his journey of finding himself and reaching a point of real maturity throughout the novel. It is clear throughout the novel that Holden’s character is dynamic and shifts from an immature teenager to one who is more accepting of himself and his true limit of his knowledge of the world. Although it is evident that Holden tries to grow up extremely quickly, the…

The innocence of childhood is eventually lost and cannot be protected forever. In life, everyone has a fall from innocence, after which no one remains the same. In J.D Salinger's Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of the novel wants to desperately hold on to the innocence in children. Because Holden is often faced with the harsh realities of adulthood and the world, he is compelled to preserve innocence. These feelings come from the loss of his younger brother Allie who died…

Corruption of Society Through the thoughts, actions, and experiences of Holden Caulfield, J.D. Salinger is able to portray the corruption of society that is present in the world. Throughout the novel Holden attempts to sway innocent children away from the dangers that society presents, and to keep them contained in their endless happiness. Holden is severely distraught from reality, his retelling of events which make up the story come from when he is in a mental institute. During the time of…

Growing up requires one to go through The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger perfectly portrays how hard it is to overcome the adolescent stage in life. Holden Caulfield, the main character in the novel, can be seen progressively coming to terms with the fact that it is unavoidable to lose one’s innocence. The elementary school, the cliffs, and Phoebe, all demonstrate how the loss of innocence is inevitable. The elementary school is a symbol that the loss of innocence is inevitable…