The Catcher in the Rye J D Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye J. D. Salinger- Chapters 1 Can you read this reverse type font? ? ?

Holden Caulfeild ▪ Lazy student p 3 “I was flunking 4 subjects and not applying myself at all” Analysis: relatable ▪ Selectively responsible/irrespon sible P 3 “I was the goddamned manager of the fencing team…I left the goddamned equipment…on the subway” ▪ hates Pency Prep P 2 “Strictly for the birds” P 2“it was a terrible school no matter which way you looked at it. ”

Holden Caulfield ▪ Thinks he’s a rebel or outsider ▪ P 3 “they kicked me out”

Themes and Motifs: Health- the preoccupation of physical health (as a cover for mental health). ▪ -true for Holden but he’s not self aware about it ▪ “I practically got T. B. and came out here for all these health checks. ” Analysis: This reflects that society’s first question about outsiders is often, “What’s wrong with him” Analysis: Salinger uses this to make a commentary about society -true for most boys and men in Western culture. WHY? -sick days -John Kirwin -men don’t cry?

Themes and Motifs: Adolescence (tension/conflict between childhood and adulthood) ▪ Youth vs age ▪ Virility vs frailty ▪ Health versus illness ▪ Knowledge versus experience ▪ Intelligence versus wisdom

Pencey Prep -full of “phonies” P 2 “Strictly for the birds” P 2“it was a terrible school no matter which way you looked at it. ” “I didn’t know anyone there that was splendid and clear thinking and all” “give guys the axe quite frequently at Pencey. It has a very good academic rating, Pencey. It really does. ” -