... ; many parallels exist between Henry and Holden's expressions. Although the eye would indicate otherwise, Holden is on the road leading away from ignorance and confusion as the novice demonstrates the originally desired outcomes, as a result of the completion of the first two stages. Catcher in the Rye leaves the readers with hope that Holden has realized the uniqueness in him and in others as well as the ability to live with a sense of reality. For ... the first time, Holden realizes the effect of his actions on another person, fulfilling the goal of learning to find pleasure ... ...

• Word Count: 2038
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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 he lives ... isolated and ostracized as a result of his refusal to accept the moral standards and the selfish mentality's of the peop...

• Word Count: 1661
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"The Catcher in the Rye's" Relevance in the Twenty-First Century I disagree with the author's criticisms about Salinger's classic novel. The novel The Catcher in the Rye embraces the post war times of the 1950's. The author, J.D. Salinger broadens the reader's horizons for different historical time frames. Salinger puts the reader into Holden's shoes as Holden puts fourth his criticisms towards post-war society in the United States. Adolescents can relate to many criticisms Holden comprises throughout the novel. Holden expresses many feelings ... towards the fearfulness of growing up, his ......

• Word Count: 439
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate