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The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger

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  • Explore recent studies on adolescent psychology. Based on contemporary theories, discuss whether Holden Caulfield exemplifies a typical troubled teenager or if he exhibits signs of severe mental illness.
  • Evaluate Holden Caulfield's reliability as a narrator. Provide reasons to support your assessment.
  • Contrast the 1940s generation, represented by Holden, with today's youth. Identify both the similarities and differences between the two cultures.

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