Cather in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye was a historical fiction based partially on the life and times of the author, J.D. Salinger. Though it was not a true biography of his life, there are similarities that lead to the conclusion that Salinger had a specific purpose of self-expression when he created the concept for this book, even if the specific details aren’t that of himself or an actual person. The Catcher in the Rye begins when Holden Caulfield goes to visit one of his teachers before he has to leave the school since he was kicked out. Holden decides to leave the school early and use the Christmas money and other money he has saved up to go to New York for a while until it would be time for him to come home. Holden was kicked out of Pencey Prep School for not having the grades and this is not the first time this has occurred. He fears that his parents will be disappointed in him and because of that, when he goes to New York, he stays in hotels rather than going straight home. The book describes Holden’s days in New York and the people he meets. Interesting events such as when he gets mugged in his hotel room and when he is molested by one of his former teachers all drive Holden farther and farther away from the normal views of soc
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Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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