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The resolution is rather difficult to pick up on. Holden's "problem" is that he as a teenager has experienced both the adult world and the world of child-like innocence. He sees the latter as a better place and wants no children to have to face growing up like he does. He wants to be the "catcher in the rye" and save children from losing their innocence. He's sees Phoebe on the carrousel near the end of the novel and (perhaps unknowingly) rejects being a catcher in the rye" as children need to try things and make their own mistakes.
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Some important themes in "The Catcher in the Rye" include alienation, adolescence, authenticity, and the loss of innocence. The novel explores the protagonist Holden Caulfield's struggles with growing up, identity, and his disillusionment with the adult world. Additionally, the novel addresses issues of loneliness, depression, and the search for meaning in life.
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∙ 12y agoWhen Holden finally realizes that he is only running from himself, and to go through with his initial plan would drag Phoebe down with him. He decides to just go home.
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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 is important about the title of The Catcher in the Rye?
The title is who Holden wishes to be. It is a commentary on the entire contents of the book - a troubled young man who (somewhat naively) just wants to be a "Catcher in the Rye".
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.
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.
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.
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."
