The Catcher in the Rye Group
Need Help?
- Ask A Question if you have a specific question that needs answering. More than 90% of questions receive answers.
- Create a topic on the Discussion Board. This is your best choice if you are looking for a wide range of opinions, have a more subjective question, or are just looking for a lively discussion.
- This is an official eNotes group. eNotes editors answer questions and are active on the boards. Take advantage of their expertise by participating in this group.
New in The Catcher in the Rye Group 
- amy-lepore answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
This is a great question, and like many authors, Salinger does put a lot of...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Holden begins telling the reader his story from the confines of a mental...
- mznsaeeda asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Does Holden sacrifice anything to be a part of the society in "The Catcher in...
- perouze123 asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
How does Salinger represent himself (his values,beliefs,ideals,etc) through...
- jeff-hauge answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Holden develops this sense that he is supposed to be a protector of innocent young...
- ashley-911 asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
In "The Catcher in the Rye," what impact does Holden have on his sister?
- amy-lepore answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
There are many themes in this novel, as there are in any novel. With any piece...
- reidalot answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
There are usually many themes to a work; I would suggest another theme is...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
The central theme in "Catcher in the Rye" is coming of age, or growing...
- call4thesums asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
What is the theme of "The Catcher in the Rye"?
- jeff-hauge answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
The previous answer is wonderful. I just wanted to add one aspect. The previous...
- jeff-hauge answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Holden says he hates movies for being phony. Yet he seems to base all of his...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Holden's brother D.B. is not referred to by his full name in the book or in any...
- jhp7599 asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Does anybody know D.B's real name in "The Catcher in the Rye"? (Holden's...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Yes, the ducks are important. For Holden, the ducks represent continuity,...
- jeff-hauge answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
The ducks need to rely upon their instincts as the winter approaches. Holden is...
- ycp asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
In "The Catcher in the Rye," what do the ducks mean?
- rhss111 asked a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
How does the pain experienced by Holden (Physical pain, emotional pain),...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
Jerome David Salinger grew up in New York in an upper class family of means. He...
- pmiranda2857 answered a question in The Catcher in the Rye Group:
The post-war atmosphere in America had two faces. On one side there was the...
Dictionary Tip:
Lookup any word on eNotes with our dictionary. Highlight the word and press SHIFT + D for a definition, or SHIFT + T for a synonym.
