1. The Catcher in the Rye By J.D. Salinger

2. J.D. Salinger (1919 – 2010) - Raised in NYC - Reclusive (no interviews, hated being famous, etc.)

3. J.D. Salinger -Family wealthy /one sister -Drafted in 1942 and served in D-Day invasion -Died this past January 27 th

4. Literary Terminology

5. BILDUNGSROMAN - A coming-of-age novel - Protagonist is growing up and looking for answers

6. Literary Terminology REALIABLITY of NARRATOR - Questioning who is telling the story - Questioning if he/she can be trusted completely

7. Literary Terminology DUALISM / DUALITY - State of “two-ness” - Typically, one state conflicts with other (i.e: football team and glee club)

8. Historical Connection

9. 1950’s “Era of Change” -Civil Rights -Women’s Lib -Sputnik -Medical Advancements (Polio) -The Cold War -“Sexy” Stars (Elvis, Monroe, Dean, etc.)

10. Historical Connection 1950’s “Era of Change” -Unrest between older and younger generations

11. Historical Connection 1960’s and 1970’s “Social Revolution” - Parents work to shield youth; youth rebel

12. Historical Connection 1980’s “Matter of Perspective” -End of Cold War/Berlin Wall -John Lennon shot; killer uses book as explanation

13. Catcher in the Rye

14. Setting: Around New York City in the 1950’s However, dubbed as “timeless” for all youth

15. Catcher in the Rye Protagonist: Holden Caulfield - 16 or 17 year-old guy - Student (just kicked out) of Pencey Prep School

16. Praise and Criticism Salinger's tale of the human condition is fascinating and enlightening, yet incredibly depressing the most censored book and second most taught book in the US named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. What's so cool about a guy flunking out of school and doing all those stupid things? Holden is just a stupid jerk. The Catcher in the Rye is from the heart -- not Holden Caulfield's heart, Salinger's. He said everything he had to say in it, which may well be why he has said nothing else.

17. Things to watch for…

18. Harshness –vs- Innocence (in Language)

19. Things to watch for… Alienating -vs- Being Lonely

20. Things to watch for… Adultlike –vs- Childlike Settings

21. Symbols & Motifs

22. The Red Hunting Cap

23. Symbols & Motifs The Ducks

24. Symbols & Motifs The (Almost) Frozen Pond

25. Symbols & Motifs Catching / Catcher’s Mitt

26. Symbols & Motifs Lack of intimacy in relationships (emotional and physical)

27. Symbols & Motifs Phoniness of Adults