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Existentialism elements can be seen in the novel through the movement of the Europeans. Adding to this it also was part of the WW2 existentialism has been part of the world since time bck. In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, you can see existentialist elements by how he displays Holden's difficulties throughout the novel as he grew up in his transition from childhood to adolescents. Throughout the novel he portrayed himself through isolation as he always wanted to be alone.As seen in…

Vietnamese. In my view, language and writing style is very important to make a good book or paper. That is the reason why every have to be censored before publish. Have you ever read a book which is banned? Me? Yes, I have. That book is: “ The catcher in rye”. Why did people ban it? They must have some reasons. It’s because of it language. I cannot believed it used to be banned, and how it affects to the literature theme and even people daily life in 1950’s until 1980’s. You maybe wonder how the…

The book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is about a boy named Holden Caufield who’s 16 years old (Salinger 21), getting over the fact that he’s just been expelled for his fourth school in the past couple of years. The story takes place in the late 1940’s. The plot is the events that take place in a novel/story. The story begins with Holden just getting his bad news. He doesn’t waste anytime packing his stuff and getting off the campus since he flunked out cause he hated the school and…

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…

Holden Caulfield’s interesting view on life, himself and his past can be easily and seamlessly compared to the song Unwell by Matchbox Twenty. In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, the reader is introduced to Holden Caulfield, a man on the brink of adulthood, in a pattern of self-deprecation as well as struggling to transition into his future. Similarly, in Unwell by Matchbox Twenty, the narrator is recognizing many of the same traits within himself, as well as his tendencies. Specifically…

"Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules." The quote comes from the novel "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger and takes place in Mr. Spencer's house. Holden is leaving Pencey, but before he does he visits his history teacher Mr. Spencer to say good bye. The meeting lasts longer than expected and Holden finds himself stuck listening to Mr. Spencer lecture him after going over his essay. Mr. Spencer describes to Holden that "life is a game" and is made up of…

The Catcher in the Rye is a book published in 1951 and written by Jerome David Salinger. Though this book was controversial at this moment, it has been very popular. The author has written his book for adults, but this novel mostly interests teens. This book report summarizes The Catcher in the Rye, explains Holden the protagonist’s character and describes a theme present in the story, quotations show the theme's presence. The essay concludes with an opinion about the book. This novel is about…

The Catcher in the Rye The Catcher in the Rye is a coming of age story (Bildungsroman). Discuss Holden’s journey to maturity. By the end of the novel does Holden finally accept that growing up is part of life and give in to the process of maturity or does he continue to resist it? “The Catcher in the rye” is a bildungsroman novel written by author J.D Salinger in 1951. The book depicts the life of a character named Holden Caulfield and depressed journey through maturity. The majority of people…

Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye continues to engage audiences through it relatable narrative treatment of alienation. Through his narrative treatment Salinger portrays the then first look of the teenage years and what it is like transitioning into adulthood. Holden continues to resonate with modern audiences due to his feelings of alienation towards his culture and the everyday life in which Holden struggles to relate too. Holden’s disillusionment to adulthood and growing up is what feeds his…

Lost Innocence in the Catcher in the Rye Innocence is something that is seen as a trait in children, and can even be associated with being naive. The book ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ however, shows a different side to this. It shows how a young boy named Holden Caulfield travels around New York for 48 hours, and how he sees innocence as a godsend. The book ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ uses symbols such as the idea of being a ‘catcher in the rye’, the ducks in central park, and the Museum of Natural…