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The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye. By: J. D. Salinger. About the Author - J. D. Salinger. January 1, 1919 – January 27, 2010 Grew up in Manhattan, NY Flunked out of several private schools before graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy Began writing as a high school student

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The Catcher in the Rye

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  1. The Catcher in the Rye By: J. D. Salinger

  2. About the Author - J. D. Salinger • January 1, 1919 – January 27, 2010 • Grew up in Manhattan, NY • Flunked out of several private schools before graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy • Began writing as a high school student • Fiction for his high school’s Literary Magazine • 1939: Began publishing short stories in magazines, while attending Columbia University • Fought in World War II

  3. About the Author - J. D. Salinger • 1951: published “The Catcher in The Rye” • After publishing “The Catcher in Rye,” Salinger focused on writing short stories • 1955: married Claire Douglas • Until he died, Salinger was considered a recluse and lived a secluded life in the countryside of New Hampshire to avoid media attention

  4. Overview • Coming-of-age novel • 1940’s – 1950’s • The book is narrated by Holden Caulfield, in the first person, describing his experiences in New York City after getting kicked out of prep school. • Holden’s tone is a combination of cynicism, bitterness, disgust, and nostalgic longing. • The Major Conflict: Holden is experiencing a an internal conflict between wanting to connect to other people on an adult level, and wanting to reject the adult world as “phony” and remain a child.

  5. Main Characters • Holden Caulfield – main character • Phoebe Caulfield – younger sister • D. B. Caulfield – older brother • Allie Caulfield – younger brother • Ackley & Stradlater – boys at Pencey Prep School • Jane Gallagher – a girl Holden likes a lot • Sally Hayes – a girl Holden used to date • Mr. Antolini – former English teacher

  6. Themes & Motifs • Themes: *fundamental ideas explored in the book • Alienation as a form of self-protection • The painfulness of growing up • The phoniness of the adult world • Motifs: *recurring literary devices that help explore the themes • Loneliness • Relationships/intimacy/sexuality • Lying and deception

  7. Symbols *Objects or characters used to represent abstract ideas/concepts • The “Catcher in the Rye” • Red Hunting Hat • The Museum of Natural History • The Ducks in the Central Park Lagoon

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