... stems from their fears of pursuing what is expected of them from popular culture instead of what they expect from themselves. Salinger's straightforward address on the issue of losing innocence eases the fear of openly talking about the touchy issue between teenagers and adults. Using Holden as his example, Salinger shows that without integrity the true meaning of your morals will never be seen. The Catcher in the Rye deserves the standing of being the second most taught book ... in American high schools because it has stood the test of time and is still relevant to the modern day teena...

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• Grade Level: High School