"Catcher in the Rye"

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This paper examines how J.D. Salinger effectively uses diction, imagery and symbolism in his classic work, "Catcher in the Rye", to convey his overall message that despite the risks, we should not be afraid to pursue our dreams and reach out with the hope of attaining them. The paper specifically focuses on Salinger's use of the first-person point of view, colloquialism, imagery, and symbolism and their effect on the reader.

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"Salinger's use of the first-person point of view, presented through Holden's eyes, is an important means by which Salinger conveys his message. Salinger chose to write in this point of view so that we can see what Holden sees and to thereby better comprehend his thoughts and emotions. As a result, Holden is able to speak directly to the reader about anything he wants to, using direct characterization. By using the first-person point of view, Salinger is also able to present to the reader Holden's biased opinion about things without having to present the actual facts as would be necessary in a third-person point of view. Holden, himself, therefore, is able to take us directly to the places he wants to take us and to tell us whatever he chooses. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Salinger, J.D. The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1951.
• "The Carrousel's Gold Ring." Cliffnotes Web.2 Sep 2009. <http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/The-Catcher-in-the-Rye-Critical-Essays-Major-Symbols-of-The-Catcher-in-the-Rye.id-53,pageNum-129.html>.

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