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Clapping games and skipping games are activities that portray childhood, which in turn can become one’s only form of comfort and protection. The novel, The Catcher in the Rye was written by J.D. Salinger, during the 1950’s, based on a protagonist named Holden Caulfield. J. D. Salinger takes the reader into the life of Holden, while he is on a three day journey through New York City, in search for his identity. The theme of Childhood VS. Adulthood is a reoccurring theme that illustrates Holden’s

dwindle, Katz is the only historic specialty food store that offers the authentic, original Eastern European journey. The one hundred and twenty-eight year old powerhouse continues to its special world famous dish, which is the irresistible juicy pastrami sandwich served on soft, rye bread. Both locals and international tourists will make special trips to have a sandwich or a few latkes with applesauce in order to taste the history behind these traditional Eastern European dishes. Still maintaining

Growing Pains Figurative language is one the most creative tools in the english language. Salinger models three in particular examples of that stand out the most. He uses these toget his point across. In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses motifs, symbols, and extended metaphors to convey his idea that innocence can not be prevented. Saliger uses motifs which allows the reader to understand vulnerability through the use of the hunting hat and estrangement from his surroundings by the

In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Holden is a teenager with unique and resolute opinions. He is very stubborn and gets kicked out of multiple schools, winding up back in New York City chasing his younger sister. The novel captures the essence of his character and perspective, which focuses on alienation and adolescence. Holden expresses fear in losing memories of his older brother, Allie, which explains his anxiety facing adulthood. Holden tends to isolate himself because he believes if

Daniel Cho 7/25/16 AP Literature The Power of the Red Hunting Hat The red hunting hat was a memento that Holden found appealing because it was an item that Holden wanted to remember for a special purpose. Most of the teenagers could relate to Holden because Holden was depicted as an immature teenager. The red hunting hat was the most important item that Holden had to talk about not descriptively, but tried to talk about in a way that Holden wanted the audience to be part of the story. Despite the

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair was written to expose the brutality faced by the workers in the meatpacking industry. He wanted to show people what was really going on in the factory because few people were informed about these companies” work conditions”. He wanted to show the public that meat was diseased, rotten, and contaminated. This revelation shocked the public which later led to the creation of the federal laws on food and safety. Sinclair strongly shows the failure of capitalism in the meatpacking

Symbolism in Catcher in the Rye The transition from the youth to adult world often allows innocence to be left behind; corresponding with the difficulty to accept change and responsibilities which results in the corruption of purity. Holden is characterized in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in The Rye, through symbols incorporated throughout the novel such as highlighting his fear of change, and his respect towards children's innocence as being huge characterized aspects throughout the novel, Holden’s

Independent Novel Study In today’s world, innocence cannot be preserved forever. As humans age, they lose their innocence due to the corruption that exists in society. This is demonstrated in the two novels, Catcher in the Rye and Frankenstein. The two authors, J.D. Salinger and Mary Shelley prove this statement through their use of various literary devices. Key characters in both novels- Holden and the creature- learn through personal experiences that innocence cannot, in fact, be preserved forever

As once said by Socrates, a famous Greek philosopher, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” He believes people should read between the lines, and in the case of books, delve into what the author is trying to say by using symbols and imagery. To someone who does not examine the book, The Catcher in the Rye, it may seem to be about a “messed up” teenager who wanders around town and doesn’t care about life. But when a range of ______ are explored, one will find that this book has common themes

Catcher in the Rye People need to read Catcher in the Rye at least once before they die. Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, is a book that takes the reader inside the head of Holden Caulfield, a depressed sixteen-year-old, who enters a strange series of adventures in New York City. Holden writes his story from a mental hospital in California, about how he was expelled from a fancy prep school, his experiences after spending a few days in NYC. The book has had critical success since its publication