Holden Caufield, a new patient, has been brought into my office. He's about 6 feet 2 inches tall, lanky, and emaciated. He has some gray hairs that make him appear older than he is. I've been tasked w…
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is a realistic fiction novel that comments on the inevitable transition from childhood to adulthood and the importance of accepting this adjustment. Through his…
The way Holden obsesses about the ducks highlights maturity, the central issue in his life. In chapter 2, Holden visits his history teacher, Mr. Spencer. This is before Holden moves out of school beca…
How do symbols allow writers to effectively convey the theme of a novel to the reader? The theme of a book presents the novel's purpose, or why the book should be important to the reader. However, wit…
Tupac Shakur once said, "A woman brought us into this world, so we have no right to disrespect one". To be disrespectful to any living being is wrong, especially if you treat them differently for no r…
Throughout the United States' history, a series of wars transpired, completely altering the American way of life. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D Salinger, takes place following the second world war de…