Sunday, May 6, 2012

The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel written in 1951 by J.D. Salinger. The protagonist of this story is Holden Caulfield, a very conflicted and complex individual. The novel follows Holden's account of his happenings from being kicked out of Pency Prep through his journey in New York City. Several of the main themes and motifs include the perpetuation of childhood innocence, assimilation into society, and confusion.

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