5 thoughts on “ Catcher In The Rye ”

1. Sep 03,  · The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is one of the most popular and highly controversial novels in history. It has been referred to by some as the “Bible Of Teenage Angst.” On the surface, it is a book about a young man peering back onto the innocence of childhood to shirk the dissatisfactory “phoniness” of adulthood.

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2. The Catcher in the Rye is J.D. Salinger’s novel of post-war alienation told by angst-ridden teen Holden Caulfield. Controversial at the time of publication for its frank language, it was an instant best-seller, and remains beloved by both teens and adults. Read a character analysis of Holden, plot summary, and important quotes.

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3. The Catcher in the Rye ends ambiguously. The ambiguity is mostly due to the significant time gap between the book’s last two chapters. Chapter 25 concludes with Holden feeling happy as he watches Phoebe ride on the Central Park carousel. He confesses, “I was damn near bawling, I .

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4. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger; 79 editions; First published in ; Subjects: fictional works, Runaway teenagers, Fiction, Adolescence, teenage boys, Runaway teenagers in literature, Brothers and sisters, Emotionally disturbed teenage boys, Preparatory schools, Open Library Staff Picks, Fiction in English, Bildungsromans, Alienation in teenagers, Interpersonal relations, juvenile.

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5. When he bares his soul to tell her of his dream of being "the catcher in the rye," she is quiet for a long time but then simply states, in reference to his expulsion, "Daddy's going to kill you," illustrating that despite their great friendship and connection, Phoebe is still only 10 years old and cannot be expected to understand the true meaning of Holden's words.

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