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The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger

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Holden is critical of many things and often uses the word “phony” to express his criticism. What would you say he is critical of?

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  • Released February 12, 2019
  • Language Arts subject
  • 0 pages
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Grade 12

About

Holden Caulfield is well over 50 years of age now, but he is still aging through his adolescence. First introduced in a few short stories by J.D. Salinger in the late 40's, this astonishing character was immortalized when Salinger's masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, got published in 1951. Salinger has enriched the story with humor, wit, and intellect, which brings out this tale of a fictional American adolescent as realistic and fascinating as any non-fiction books. The book is destined to remain a powerful piece of nostalgia for generations to come.