characters as symbols to aid in thematic development. Using Catcher in the Rye show how J.D. Salinger uses symbols to develop a theme. In the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger‚ words and objects are used as symbols to aid in thematic development. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work‚ through the use of symbols‚ the painfulness of growing up‚ is developed in The Catcher of the Rye. Symbols are objects‚ characters‚ figures‚ and colors
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Topic a.) Catcher in the Rye Essay The fantasy and the desire of a teenage boy lost from reality In this essay I will explain a quote which is linked to the title as well as to the main character Holden Caulifield’s desires and in turn the themes that are in the book which also represent the quote. “The Catcher in the Rye” is an important saying that will tie the book together. Holden is a boy that is depressed‚ sick and he is really confused about his life. The one person he always wants
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The Catcher in the Rye is written in a subjective style from the point of view of its protagonist‚ Holden Caulfield‚ following his exact thought process (a writing style known as stream of consciousness). There is flow in the seemingly disjointed ideas and episodes; for example‚ as Holden sits in a chair in his dorm‚ minor events such as picking up a book or looking at a table‚ unfold into discussions about experiences. Critical reviews agree that the novel accurately reflected the teenage colloquial
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Rob Ferrara Ms. Groark English II Honors 26 February 2009 A World of Poor Choices The exciting novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger expresses the free will of choice. Salinger cleverly conveys how decisions can alter a person’s perspective of their peer. Holden Caulfield‚ the protagonist‚ is a young teenager who has emotional instability and behavioral concerns. Holden acts immaturely extensively throughout the book. Holden invents a world where adulthood is the emblem of superficiality
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The Catcher and the Rye Benjamin Lynch 4/6/2012 Thesis Statement: Outline: * Intro * Tropophobia * Suicide * Withdraw himself from society * Incapable of recognizing the beneficial aspects in life * His fear of growing up and projecting others from it as well * Symbolism * Conclusion 1st Draft: The Biographical Lens applied to The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger expresses his view of society in his novel‚ The Catch in the Rye. His viewpoints
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Innocence: A Virtue That Needs to be Preserved In life everyone goes through hard times. In JD Salinger’s novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ Holden Caulfield‚ the main character‚ is a prime example of going through troubles in his life and getting into trouble. People usually have a friend or family member going through hard times with them‚ but when Holden gets kicked out of his school‚ more of lack of trying than intelligence‚ he travels to New York City and has to face the world on his own. After
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The Catcher in the Rye In J.D. Salinger’s‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ the main character‚ Holden Caulfield‚ struggles to find his place in life. As an adolescent‚ he finds no good left in the adult world that soon will face him. Throughout his struggles‚ he realizes that people are nothing more than phonies‚ money worshipers‚ and egocentrics. People in the world become satisfied with money and material objects‚ while Holden finds anger in such things. Although it is hard to see‚ he does find happiness
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The Catcher in the Rye Maggie Michaels‚ Benson High School Keith Higbee‚ Wilson High School Amy Botula‚ Wilson High School Tammy Lite-O’Neill‚ Wilson High School 2007 DRAFT PPS Funding Table of Contents Introduction 1 Calendar 3 Criteria and Standards Table 4 Parent Opt-Out Letter 5 Journals 6 Pre-Reading: Teens Reflecting on the Teen Experience 9 Teens Overhead 10
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Catcher in the Rye is a coming of age story that tells the tale of Holden Caulfield‚ a troubled young man who throughout the novel‚ is presented with various symbols. The symbols are clearly made evident by Holden’s (J.D. Salinger’s) constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so important and their symbolism is directly related to the major themes of the novel. Three symbols seemed to have a higher president over the others‚ those are the central park ducks‚ the museum of natural history
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Catcher in the Rye J.D Salinger’s novel "Catcher in the Rye‚" focuses mainly on Holden Caulfield because he is the narrator and the novel is about his memory of characters and events throughout the story. These characters are more than just remembrances but actually help the reader to better understand Holden. Mr. Antolini‚ Phoebe‚ and Jane Gallagher are all characters that help fully characterize Holden. Mr. Antolini helps the reader better understand Holden’s hasty judgments about characters
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