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One of the major themes in The Catcher in the Rye is Holden's inability to relate to other people (and vice versa) throughout the book, so naturally people who also struggle with this problem in their lives seek refuge through Holen. They connect with the book on a very emotional level, which is why them seem so "obsessed" with the book; it's symbolic of themselves.
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∙ 11y ago
"The Catcher in the Rye" is controversial due to its themes of rebellion against authority, profanity, and depictions of teenage angst and sexuality. Some readers find the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, to be immoral or intolerable, leading to debates about censorship versus freedom of expression in literature.
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∙ 14y agoJ.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye may not seem terribly impressive today, but it is an important chronicle in American social history, as it was a totally new and controversial book in its day, standing up for teenagers and youths and containing more swear words than a bar full of truckers. It was one of the first novels to give a teenager's perspective of the world, and also to attack 1950's conservative American society.
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∙ 10y agoCatcher in the Rye is a popular novel of the mid2oth Century written by J. D. Salinger. This book encompasses a young man feeling alienated within an urban culture.
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What does The Catcher in the Rye argue for?
Nothing. The Catcher in the Rye is a novel, not a polemic.
What book was mark Chapman holding when he killed john Lennon?
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
What content in The Catcher in the Rye might some people find controversial?
The blunt language used in the narrative, and the open discussions of sex and virginity.
What does the rye mean in The Catcher in the Rye?
The rye is a field!
When was The Catcher in the Rye created?
The Catcher in the Rye was created on 1951-07-16.
Who narrates The Catcher in the Rye?
Catcher In The Rye is narrated by the main character, Holden Caulfield.
How many chapters is the Catcher in the Rye?
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger has 26 chapters.
Who is the real catcher in the rye in J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'?
There is none, really- Holden Caulfield wants to be.
Is the Catcher in the Rye a novel?
Yes, The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J. D. Salinger published in 1951.
What does the word flit mean in Catcher in the Rye?
The world "flit" appears in Catcher in the Rye as a term for a homosexual.
Who is the narrator n the novel the catcher and the rye?
Holden Caulfield is the main character and the narrator in Catcher in the Rye.
What did holden leave on the subway in the Catcher in the Rye?
Holden left the fencing equipment on the subway in "The Catcher in the Rye."
