... 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 g...

• Word Count: 1167
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School