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
Change is a major part of life that most of us are afraid of. In reality however, change is a law of life, and since we cannot change its existence, we should naturally change the eyes in which we see reality. The infamous novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger gives insight on its protagonist Holden Caulfield who is afraid of the reality of change since he was traumatized at a young age. Caulfield is a 17-year-old boy who lived with his parents as well as his two younger siblings, Phoebe
world, there are often questions that cross our mind, times where we are confused why the outcomes always have to be the way they are, unfair. Holden always seems confused and wants to question why the world around him has to be the way it is, unjust and immoral. The song that well relates to these situations is “Hey There, Delilah” by the Plain White T’s. In both the song “Hey There, Delilah” and The Catcher in the Rye, By J.D. Salinger, the main character is captured by the thought of the girl they
Contrass Holden is criticizing phoniness while Charlie becomes phony through the book. In The Catcher In The Rye, Holden mainly talks about how people are phony, how they become phony and how this affects their education, desire of learning, approach next to the girls and behavior next to people. However, in The Perks of Being a Wallflower Charlie becomes an example for the message of The Catcher in The Rye with the change in his educational thoughts and behaviors. “An inferiority complex is a lack
Salinger. Catcher in the Rye was banned for using explicit language, being vulgar, and describing an engagement with a prostitute and the main character. As I was reading, I was hit with an epiphany that I would not allow my daughter to go near Catcher in the Rye until she was at least fifteen years of age. I would not feel comfortable with the idea that Catcher in the Rye was easily accessible to anyone in elementary or middle school. I was
still holds to this day and age. Holden Caulfield, the main character in the novel Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger refers to and speaks frequently about mental institutions along with the people that occupy them. In today’s society stereotypical thoughts and actions are common in everyday communication whether it be stereotypes against races, a specific characteristic, or the mentally ill. In the novel Catcher in the Rye, and the articles Mental Institutions, History of Psychiatric Hospitals, and
slow or quick, at home or away, but is never the same as someone else’s. Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, and Lucy, by Jamaica Kincaid, are two examples of bildungsromans, but just as two lives are never the same these two books are far from the same story. The main characters, Holden and Lucy respectively, are very different people and this leads to two very different struggles to discover their identities. Catcher in the Rye and Lucy are both coming of age novels in which both characters experience
Why are people scared of growing up? Is it acknowledging that one has to then become mature and in turn take responsibility for themselves and their actions? The loss of innocence is the major issue that Holden faces in The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. The author uses major devices such as symbolism and characterization convey the theme that is the loss of innocence that comes with growing up. Salinger illustrates the theme through these devices to show that losing innocence comes along with
My Thought on Catcher in the Rye Catcher in the Rye is a classic novel by J.D Salinger which appealed to a great number of people and still continues today, as it was a hugely popular bestseller. The novel portrays a 17 year old teenager named Holden Caulfield, who is also the protagonist of the story, as he struggles to accept life’s changes. He is unwilling and somewhat afraid to let go of his childhood to become an adult, because he thinks the world around him, the people and his friend are all