Catcher in the Rye Context essay In order the to fully understand the "catcher in the rye" the analysis of all surrounding aspects of the main character's life must be taken into consideration. Holden Caulfield is at the complex age of sixteen, and refuses to follow his inevitable course of maturity being one of the underlying conflicts expressed in the novel. As a result of this denial and refusal to except the "Phoniness" and false moral values in the society ... as they contribute to the over all effectiveness of the story. Therefore a thorough understanding of the novel can only be reache...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate