Ms. Johnston AP English Literature 5 January 2015 The Catcher in the Rye (Rough Draft Essay) “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D Salinger has served as a fire for debate and argument. I believe this book should not be censored; banning a book on the basis of obscenity is simply a superficial reason. However, this novel has been the target of criticism, and it has also been the topic which we can discuss widely. I heard that this book was banned because of the language, sex, and violence. It shouldn't
inappropriate and obscene. The Catcher in the Rye happens to be a prime candidate for censorship ever since its publication due to its wide assortment of controversial topics. Written by J.D. Salinger, the novel follows a cynical protagonist, Holden Caulfield, as he battles his insecurities and personal demons. Holden’s eventual acceptance that adulthood is an inevitable part of life, one that he, nor anyone else can escape is a key component as to why The Catcher in the Rye is a quintessential component
explanation provided by his assassin, Mark David Chapman, is a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. This event alone was grounds enough for many parents to try and ban the book, concerned it would inspire their children to act out as Chapman had. Today, nearly 67 years since its original publication and 38 years since Lennon’s death, the novel has been challenged countless times, with many articles listing the neverending list of reasons why this book is not suitable for teenagers to read. However, due to novel’s
that said novel is being challenged. That it is being banned. The government, the schools you once went to, and your children will eventually go to have banned these books. Restricting and censoring it to keep it out of our hands, to limit our freedom to other’s expression of worlds that we can share. Should we allow governments to restrict our rights? For centuries now we have had the fundamental right to
In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, the relevant themes and vivid protagonist drew me to where I could not put the book down, and even found myself reading in my free time rather than watching my shows on tv that hardly ever even come on. The Catcher in the Rye is J.D. Salinger’s most popular book and is widely read, but it just hasn’t grown on some people that have a little pull on changes to the schools’ reading list. The book has been criticized time and time again for having profane language
It is easy to say that society is evolving, with the technological advances, acceptance of all kinds of beliefs and people, discoveries made, and a plethora of opportunities granted in this dynamic world. However, there are some things missing in our culture. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, owning a book is considered a crime against humanity. The story is centered on a fireman named Guy Montag, who was content with burning books for a living until he meets Clarisse McClellan. She opened his mind
a teacher sounds like the most rewarding job imagined. Personally, high school has been underwhelming. I expected four years of adventures and knowledge, but instead I received four years of stress, anxiety, and depression. High school was my hell. Why would I want to return to it? While high school as a student was difficult, I want to return as a teacher in order to provide an escape for my students. Throughout the years, some of my teachers brought honesty and sincerity into their
According to the ALA, The American Library Association, over 5,000 books have been challenged since 2000. Some of the books on this lengthy list include a couple of the most well-known works of literature, including, Catcher in the Rye, Grapes of Wrath, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. While many people support the idea of banning books that contain controversial ideas, they are not taking into consideration the harm that may be caused by this. Banning books