The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Sallinger - 876 Words

1 Explain the title. The Catcher in the Rye refers to a line in a poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The main character, Holden Caulfield, explains himself what is meant with the title. He liked the idea of catching and saving the children in the rye from the cliff, where they fall into the grown up world. 2 Who is the author? What nationality is he? J.D. Salinger was born in New York in 1919 and died in 2010. He had Jewish parents. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ is his only novel. He also wrote some short stories, the most famous one is ‘Franny and Zooey’. He is one of the most famous Jewish-American novelists after World War Two. His books belong to the ‘minority novel’ written by Jewish and Negro writers in America. ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ made him extremely popular, particularly among high school and college students. Young people felt that Salinger put his finger on what was important in the struggle between the individual and established society. 3 In what area/country is the story set? Initially, the story is set at the boarding school (Pencey Preparatory school). After that, Holden goes to (his parents) in New York City. 4 When is the story set? The story is set nowadays and takes place over a period of four days. 5 Who are the main characters? Holden Caulfield is the main character of the book. He is a sixteen-year-old boy who has just been expelled from Pencey Preparatory School. Holden has a big mouth. During the story, he smokes and drinks a lot. WardShow MoreRelatedCatcher in the Rye by J.D. Sallinger999 Words   |  4 Pageshe also likes to comment on a lot of people especially is friends and teachers. Holden is denying his maturity and his loss of his brother by acting if he was there around him every day. In the book (Catcher in the Rye) one of the major symbols are the ducks and where they go. In Catcher in the Rye the ducks represent the youth and the willingness of exploring the world. The ducks also represent curiosity because Holden doesn’t know where they are going when the winters hits. Holden doesn’t wantRead MoreThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D Sallinger, Questions and Answers1611 Words   |  6 Pagesalso in different parts of their unit plan. â€Å"Mr.’M’s† class was just beginning their unit plan on the novel The Catcher in the Rye while â€Å"Mrs. L’s† class was finishing up their unit plan on the novel The Scarlett Letter. Both classrooms had different, specific learning goals, activities, and assessments. â€Å"Mr. M’s† lesson was meant to introduce students to the novel The Catcher in the Rye and get them to start working on their culminating journal project. One learning goal for the lesson can be foundRead MoreAnalysis Of George Orwell s The Lord Of The Rings 747 Words   |  3 Pages1) To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee 2) 1984 by George Orwell 3) The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy by J.R.R Tolkien 4) The Catcher In The Rye by J.D Sallinger 5) The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald 6) The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis 7) Lord Of The Flies by William Golding 8) Animal Farm by George Orwell 9) Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 10) The Grapes Of Wrath by John Steinbeck 11) Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell 12) Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut 13) Lolita by VladimirRead MoreAdolescence And Adulthood : The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald2338 Words   |  10 Pagestreated with a sense of keen enthusiasm. But, only as we become members of this cruel and unjust adult society, does the veneer of privilege corrode away, and the simplicity and innocence of childhood truly appreciated. As such is explored in The Catcher in the Rye, where a young teenager in New York City is faced with the daunting task of transitioning and maturing to an eventual adulthood, one that terrifies him. Holden responds to adulthood with resistance, fear andidealism, before slowly but surely