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J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", 2008.
This paper discuses J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" from the
perspective of the protagonist Holden Caulfield.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper relates that, in J.D. Salinger's important 1951 novel, "The Catcher in the Rye", the young man Holden Caulfield offers the reader a view of the world through the eyes of a miserable and self-loathing person. The author points out that this theme of alienation fuels Holden's story. The paper explains that, in his directionless, idle and blinded by the stupidity of youth, Holden Caulfield is an iconic figure for the impulse to personally revolt or to act in defiance to the social order. The author states that he is driven toward liberation from the artifices of the mainstream world, making him comparatively progressive and not a little bit dangerous. The paper suggests that the popularity of Salinger's novel comes from its relevance to the psychological needs of the violent and the emotionally disturbed as portrayed by the archetypal anti-hero Holden Caulfield.
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"To this effect, in his negative encounters with others, it can hardly be deduced that Holden takes to the type of introspection which might channel his moral outrage into something positive. Instead, he continues to exhibit a view of others which is hostile and dogmatically critical, suggesting that any role which might be assumed as a protector of humanity would be itself shadowed by Holden's persistent dislike of others. The protective relationship which he genuinely does share with his younger sister Phoebe, indeed the only friend in Holden's small world, is suggestive that in a different psychological context, he might indeed be capable of meeting his grand illusions as a guardian against the falsehood of society."
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J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", 1977.
The paper is an in-depth analysis of Holden Caulfield, the adolescent protagonist character in J. D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this research is to provide an in-depth analysis of Holden Caulfield, the adolescent protagonist of J. D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. This analysis of characterization will include, first, a brief summary of the book, then considerations of Holden's ego functioning, his ability to sustain meaningful relationships, the impact of the social environment on his personality, evidence of psychopathology in Holden's character, and the roots of his dysfunctioning.
A brief summary of Catcher in the Rye gives us an idea of the psychological turbulence into which Salinger has placed his adolescent character.
Holden Caulfield flunks out of Pencey Prep in Pennsylvania, and begins a remarkably distressing journey to New York, to the house of his parents. The trip is a mixture of nightmare and ... "
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J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye", 1990.
This paper analyzes the behavior and personality traits of the protagonist Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" in the contexts of diagnosis of major depression and theories of Freud, Erickson, Marcia, Piaget and family systems and s
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 135.95
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"Holden Caulfield, the adolescent protagonist and narrator of J.D. Salinger's (1964) classic The Catcher in the Rye, exemplifies the pathos associated with the quintessentially adolescent search for a meaningful identity. Holden's struggle for self-definition is sensitively chronicled by Salinger, who captures the angst of adolescence through the use of memory, metaphor, and melancholy. In this paper, I will offer a detailed analysis of Holden's presenting behaviors and personality traits; his familial, academic, and social background, including some significant life events; his current developmental stage and his concerns related to that stage; and his biological functioning as a determinant of his behavior. I will place these specific facts into the descriptive framework of the DSM-III (1980) diagnosis of Major Depression (a diagnosis without which Holden's behavior is ... "
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J.D. Salinger?s ?The Catcher in the Rye?, 2004.
This paper analyzes J.D. Salinger?s classic novel, ?The Catcher in the Rye?, to determine what separates Holden from the typical teenager.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper explains that, in Salinger?s ?The Catcher in the Rye?, the narrator, a teenage boy named Holden Caulfield who comes from a rich family, seems to be a normal teenage boy; however, as the reader gets deeper into the story, he displays certain self-destructive and pathological qualities that separate him from the norm. The author points out that the beginning of the story is very interesting, as Holden points out that he does not want this story to be his life story; he simply wants the reader to understand how he ended up where he did: in psychiatric care. The paper concludes that Holden is said to suffer from psychological problems because of his self-destructive behavior and his nonconformist attitudes. The ?cure?, as implied in the novel, would be for Holden to stop resisting material gain and his adoration for nonjudgmental, genuine, human interaction.
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"Holden goes back to his dormitory and encounters Robert Ackley, a rude outcast with an acne-ridden face and a poor attitude, and Holden?s roommate, an arrogant man-about-campus who Holden despises. As Stradlater gets ready for a date with Jane Gallagher, an old friend of Holden?s, he asks Holden to write an essay for him, as Holden is a talented writer. Holden leaves with Ackley and another student to see a movie in New York City, but writes the paper when he returns. At this point, we catch a glimpse of the root of Holden?s troubles. He writes the essay about his late brother Allie?s favorite baseball glove. He pours his heart out in the story, describing how Allie died of leukemia and how he broke all of the windows in his garage in a rage the night that Allie died."
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J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", 2001.
A general review of "The Catcher in the Rye".
663 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 23.95
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This essay outlines the classic Novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. It gives a detailed review of the text and many other elements of the writing. The paper also includes the author's opinion of the novel and reasons for his opinion.
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" The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel written by the infamous J.D. Salinger is a story within the life of Holden Caulfield, a pessimistic 16 year old attending private school. The novel is a window in to a rebellious teenaged mind using Holden Caulfield as an extreme example. Holden is a teenager growing up in 1950s New York who has been expelled from school for poor achievement. Holden?s frustration towards society and unstable state of mind is brought upon by constant failure in his academic and social life. In an attempt to deal with his frustration he leaves school a few days prior to the end of term, and goes to New York to 'take a vacation' before returning to his parents whom will be greatly disappointed."
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J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye"., 2002.
A look at why this book was initially censored.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the censorship of this book and why it was originally censored. This paper then goes on to discuss the book and why it should be admired.
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J. D. Salinger, 2004.
This paper analyzes the novel J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" and his short stories.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper analyzes how characteristics of the author J. D. Salinger and events from his life are exhibited in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" and in his short stories.
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"Writer of one of the most successful works of American literature of all, "The Catcher in the Rye" author J. D. Salinger remains a reclusive enigma. Nevertheless, there is some information known about his life that reveals the influence of his experiences on his literature. Salinger was born in Manhattan, January, the only son of Sol and Marie Salinger. J. D. did not do well in school and flunked out of prep school."
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J. D. Salinger: The Man Behind the Mask and his Writing, 1997.
A biography of J. D. Salinger and a detailed literary analysis of his works.
10,800 words (approx. 43.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 214.95
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This paper presents a detailed personal biography of Salinger, his youth, growth as a writer and religion. It also shows a critical evaluation and analysis of most works (Catcher in the Rye, Franny and Zooey, Bananafish, more...) Elements of style are thoroughly examined and a review of other critical analyses are presented.
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""Jesus, he has a helluva talent." The esteemed Ernest Hemingway has found one of the few ways accurately to describe J.D. Salinger. Truly one of America's most amazing authors, J.D. Salinger has rocked the modern world in a field where words of praise are scarce and criticisms are abundant. Inciting the adolescent populace with passion, Salinger calls attention to particulars in our society and questions the ethicality of people. ...
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"Franny And Zooey" ( J.D. Salinger ), 1999.
Examines the novel's portrait of a young woman's search for and discovery of spiritual enlightenment.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"J.D. Salinger's novel Franny and Zooey shows the redemptive power of family and love in the life of a sister and brother. the plot of the book is simple: Franny, the younger sister of Zooey, has come home unexpectedly from college after suffering a nervous breakdown, and, as a result of her interchanges with Zooey, she finds some measure of peace and acceptance of herself and others.
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"J.D. Salinger's novel Franny and Zooey shows the redemptive power of family and love in the life of a sister and brother. the plot of the book is simple: Franny, the younger sister of Zooey, has come home unexpectedly from college after suffering a nervous breakdown, and, as a result of her interchanges with Zooey, she finds some measure of peace and acceptance of herself and others. The structure of the book is similarly simple: Franny has a long conversation with her soon-to-be-ex boy friend; Zooey has a long conversation with his and Franny's mother; and Zooey and Franny have a long conversation, which includes a section in which Zooey pretends to be their older and wiser brother Buddy, who is in fact the narrator of the book, or at least the "Zooey" section. Those extended conversations comprise the entire novel, slowly but surely advancing Franny's awakening to a more tolerant and ..."
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"Catcher in the Rye", 2002.
Explores the significance of the "game" passage in J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper comments on the significance of a specific passage in J.D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye". The passage begins, "Game, my ass. Some game. If you get on the side where all the hot-shots are, then it's a game...". The paper points out the relation of this sentiment to Holden's disillusionment with society and his enchantment with naivete and authenticity.
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Runaways in "The Catcher in the Rye", 2004.
An analysis of the theme of runaways in J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".
969 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines the novel by J.D. Salinger, "The Catcher in the Rye", which portrays a disaffected youth named Holden Caulfield, who has recently been expelled from his preparatory school and who, basically, instead of returning home, runs away. It looks at how, like many runaways, Holden often behaves in very childlike ways that show he is ill-equipped for a mature and adult existence.
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"In some ways, however, Caulfield is not so different from many young runaways today of very different socioeconomic status. Although he is from a wealthy family, he feels a strong sense of moral and social alienation from his parents as well as the peer groups of his generation that he is exposed to. He frequently dissociates from his outer lying problems, such as the fact that he is flunking out of school, rather than attempts to actively engage with them. Holden prefers to live in a world of his own internal creation, rather than the ?real world? in a strategy that is anything but psychologically and socially healthy. Although heterosexual many young runaways are gay, lesbian, or transgender Holden?s assurance in his sexuality seems confused."
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"The Catcher in the Rye", 2008.
An analysis of the theme of innocence in J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how J. D. Salinger's novel, "The Catcher in the Rye", demonstrates the difficulty of growing up. It looks at how Holden's character evolves throughout the novel and how, by the end he realizes that innocence is a nice thing that does not last forever and regardless of how one tries to avoid the reality of the world, one must eventually face it. It also discusses how Salinger is successful about presenting the life and thoughts of a troubled teenager crossing from youth into adulthood.
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"Holden is a cynic, and a very young one at that. He does not have much faith in the world and thinks that the grown-up world (i.e., the real world) is phony. Like many young adults, he believes he has the world figured out and wants no part of it. Holden has a difficult time with certain truths about life, as demonstrated through his emotional breakdown mentioned at the beginning and the end of the novel. "
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"Romeo and Juliet" and "The Catcher in the Rye"., 2002.
A comparative analysis of the common theme of teenage problems in William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and J. D Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will discuss the similarities of "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare and "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger and connect them into a common theme that they share with each other. By analyzing some of their similarities, we can see how they both carry the notion of teenage tragedy and seek to show the depth of young people within a literary format. By revealing the concepts of universal teenage struggles, these two works of literature are very similar I that they show the hardships of being to young to really have a say I their destinies. The sense of powerlessness over the way they want to live their lives connects them intuitively by their sense of loss within the works.
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"Catcher in the Rye", 2002.
An examination of the role of symbolism in J.D. Salinger?s "Catcher in the Rye".
1,053 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses how "Catcher in the Rye" is a moving book filled with symbolism to convey Holden?s manic depression fueled by the death of his brother Allie. It explores how Salinger uses characters to symbolize Holden?s confused feelings about purity, love and sexuality. And, he takes advantage of many symbols to demonstrate how just what a lost soul Holden has become with no chance to turn back the hands of time and return to his happy childhood when his brother was still alive.
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"Allie, Holden?s young brother who died from leukemia, represents the purity that Holden looks for in a world of phonies. Holden says that he admires Allie more than he admires Jesus, and even goes as far as praying to Allie, rather than to Jesus. Allie also takes on the religious qualities of a savior near the end of the book when Holden has become ill and is having difficulty walking down Fifth Avenue. Holden said ?Every time I?d get to the end of a block I?d make believe I was talking to my brother Allie. I?d say to him, Allie, don?t let me disappear.? "
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"Catcher in the Rye", 2004.
Conducts a textual analysis of J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" to show how the use of different literary devices helped bring out the theme of the novel.
1,437 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the way Salinger's use of symbols, metaphor, and language helped highlight the theme of his novel, i.e., loss of innocence. It discusses the symbolic meaning of New York, the main character's brother, the ducks in Central Park, and several other examples of symbolism and metaphor, and explains how they all help convey the theme of loss of innocence. The paper goes on to provide examples that demonstrate the way Salinger's use of language also helps to convey the novel's theme about the loss of innocence.
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"The narrator goes through various experiences before he finally returns home to face the wrath of his father. During his short trip to New York, he comes across different people, each of whom helps him understand that life and this world is worth cherishing despite all their flaws but being adults, they offer him a glimpse of the adult world which results in early loss of adolescent innocence. The poet enters in the fast world of New York where gambling, sex and drugs are common. His loss of innocence is conveyed with the help of various symbols and metaphors."
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