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Catcher in the Rye takes place in the 1950s, a period generally regarded as being marked by conformity. Mass-production of affordable homes in residential areas outside the rush of cities was creating the Americana "suburban culture" known today, and fear and suspicion generated by the Cold War discouraged people from standing out, lest they be marked as "un-American." One of the only world powers left intact after World War II, America was enjoying an economic boom. Holden, however, represents the beginnings of the counter-culture movement that would erupt in the 60s and 70s. Fear and injustice were still prevalent in American society in the 50s, but there was more of a drive to gloss-over problems. Holden represents those who would reject this way of life as "phony" and shallow and choose not to conform, despite societal pressure.
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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 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.
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."
Where is the word unscrupulous in the Catcher in the Rye what page?
The word "unscrupulous" does not appear in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye."
Robert Burns Catcher in the Rye?
Robert Burns and "Catcher in the Rye" are two separate entities. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet while "Catcher in the Rye" is a novel written by J.D. Salinger. There is no direct connection between the two.
