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The Catcher in the Rye By: J D Salinger. Historical info. Contemporary Period (1946-Present). war. World War II ends (1939-1945) Korean War (1950-1953) Vietnam War(1959-1975) Gulf War (1990-1991) War on terrorism (2001-Present). life. More complex compared to early 1990
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Historical info • Contemporary Period (1946-Present)
war • World War II ends (1939-1945) • Korean War (1950-1953) • Vietnam War(1959-1975) • Gulf War (1990-1991) • War on terrorism (2001-Present)
life • More complex compared to early 1990 • More diversity, many cultures and races within the US • People are more pessimistic
Families • Changing family roles • Women joined the work force • More stay at home dads • More children in day care or home with nannies
Families • Smaller families (due to expense of children and shift from agriculture to industry) • Blended families due to more divorces
Literature- themes • Depression • Anxiety- suicide • Violence and crime • Abuse
J. d. Salinger • Born in 1919 • Died January 2010 (91 years old) • Wrote "The Catcher in the Rye" in 1951 • Lived like a hermit • Liked privacy
J. D. Salinger • Hates phonies, the movies • Does not allow his books to be audio taped or made into movies