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They have both been Holden's teachers and potential role models. They have both tried to help him. The fact that they are referred to differently indicates that Holden doesn't see them as equals, but as teachers and potential role models, they probably had an equal chance to influence Holden.
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∙ 14y agoBecause Salinger admitted that Caulfield was loosely based on his own experiences.
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How many wives did JD Salinger have?
3
What kind of typewriter did JD Salinger use to writer Catcher in the Rye?
I don't exactly know, but I'm pretty sure he used to type on an Underwood, as you can see on [url=http://www.manhattanrarebooks-literature.com/salinger%20letter%201000.jpg]this letter[/url] (looks quiet similar to my own 1923 model's font) - 6π
Why hasn't J.D. Salingers 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye ever been made into a movie?
The author of Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger, refused multiple offers to make a film adaptation of the book. Since his death, Salinger's agent has continued to honor his wishes that the book not be adapted for film.
Where can you get an online version of Catcher in the Rye?
http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/0203496019/JD-Salinger's-The-Catcher-in-the-Rye-eBook.html It costs about a dollar for the .pdf The book is still under active copyright, so free copies are prohibited. Best of luck!
In JD Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye what are some of Holden's complaints about Pencey Prep?
To begin with, Holden thinks the school is full of phonies. The principal is a phony because he only treats the wealthy-looking parents with respect. [That sentence is incorrect. In page 13-14, when Holden talks about his principal who only treats the wealthy parents with respect, he is referring to Mr. Haas of Elkton Hills, not Dr. Thurmer of Pencey Prep.] Lots of the students are phonies. Holden's also annoyed that the school has no girls, and he "like[d] to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around." [That quote is when Holden is on the hill looking at the football stadium in the beginning of the story. Pencey Prep is an all boys school.] He also complains that the school advertises its ability to take young boys and mold them into "splendid, clear-thinking young men", but Holden believes the school can't take credit for molding any of the boys, because the ones who graduate as good people were good people before they even enrolled. He is entirely disinterested in all his classes; he never applies himself; he hates his roommate (and his neighbor) [Holden doesn't necessarily hate Stradlater, his roommate, or Ackley, his neighbor. However, he both thinks they're phonies.]; and he's only passing one class -- English.
Which JD Salinger character rejected conformity in a novel that created a great deal of controversy?
Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye," rejected conformity and societal norms. The novel sparked controversy due to its themes of teenage rebellion and questioning of authority.
Who is Miss Megley in 'A Salinger Story'?
Miss Megley is the secretary at Pencey Prep in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye." She is described as a strict and unapproachable figure who seems to have a negative impact on the main character, Holden Caulfield.
Why was JD Salinger a fugitive?
JD Salinger was never a fugitive.
What is JD Salinger's full name?
JD Salinger's full name is Jerome David Salinger.
Does JD Salinger write fiction or nonfiction?
Neither. JD Salinger is dead.
How did JD Salinger in the Catcher in the Rye depict the culture of the 1950s?
In "The Catcher in the Rye," J.D. Salinger depicted the culture of the 1950s through the character of Holden Caulfield, who represents the dissatisfaction and disillusionment felt by many young people during that time. Salinger also explores themes of conformity, materialism, and the phoniness of adult society, which were prevalent in the 1950s. Overall, the novel offers a critical commentary on the societal norms and values of the era.
In jd Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye what literary term describes Holden's explanation of meeting Jane the scene on her porch and the movie incident?
Flashback
Is there a website for letters to the author JD Salinger about his book The Catcher in the Rye if so could you name it please?
JD Salinger is dead
How many wives did JD Salinger have?
3
Did JD Salinger know Ernest Hemingway?
There is no concrete evidence to suggest that J.D. Salinger and Ernest Hemingway knew each other personally. They were both prominent American authors of their time, but it is not documented that they ever had any significant interactions.
Who were jd salingers parents?
J.D. Salinger's parents were Sol Salinger, a Jewish businessman, and Marie Jillich Salinger, a Scotch-Irish woman. They raised J.D. Salinger in Manhattan, New York.
Which reclusive USA author died at 91 years of age in January 2010?
JD Salinger.
