The Catcher in the Rye By: J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye, is an interesting novel to read. I can relate to Holden and the difficulties he is going through in his life. The reason I say this is because I went though many similar situations though out my teen-age life. This novel is more up to date than most other written novels in that time period. Because, today's population has grown; therefore, more novels to which ... to. He has troubles at home with his parents, and he also has difficulties in school. These are problems that a teen-age boy might face in the world today. This novel ...

• Word Count: 1123
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel: The Catcher in the Rye, the author J.D. Salinger demonstrates that Holden cannot deal with loss without falling into despair and loneliness. Throughout the novel Holden is unable to handle his brothers death, and his brother D.B. leaving him for Hollywood. This results in Holden feeling very depressed and lonely. Holden experiences his loss and loneliness as, a great source of pain and betrayal. Therefore he tries to cover up his ... out to us (the reader) by telling a very personal story about his brother Allie. But towards the end of the chapter Holden stops telling us things ...

• Word Count: 673
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Catcher in the Rye Essay Holden's speech is often sarcastic, negative and dismissive to most people he encounters. Occasionally, we see glimpses of sensitivity, gentleness and compassion in his thoughts and observation of the few people he cares about. The way he speaks gives us a clear insight into his character as we see both anger and contempt, but also his extreme vulnerability and sense of sadness and aloneness ... Phoebe. She has this sort of red hair, a little bit like Allie's was, that's very short in the summertime. In the summertime, she sticks it behind her ears. She has nice, pret...

• Word Count: 1205
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School