1. Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger

2. About the Author: J.D. Salinger Born in New York, 1919 – present. That’s 91 years old! Served during WWII Wrote several books about young people including Franny & Zoey and Catcher

3. About the Author Cont… Notorious recluse- – someone who chooses to live alone and doesn’t like seeing or talking to other people Has not granted an interview since 1980 Has not published anything since 1965

4. Catcher in the Rye – The Book Published in 1951 Sold over 65 million copies worldwide – That’s more than the Dictionary! Has been translated into many different languages

5. The Controversy Has been banned due to vulgar language and sex One of the most frequently taught and most widely censored books in US high schools Mark David Chapman (murdered John Lennon in 1980) and John Hinckley Jr. (attempted to assassinate Pres. Reagan 1981) both had the book in their pocket when they were arrested

6. The Plot The book tells the story of a teenager expelled from his high school and his 48 hour journey across NYC in the early 50s. This book deals with school, alcohol, sex, teachers, music, family, hypocrisy, and being a teenager Narrated in a “stream of consciousness” style

7. Holden Caulfield Holden is the protagonist in the story He is 16 years old He thinks many people are “phonies” He has been kicked out of three Prep Schools

8. Setting New York City Early 1950s

9. The 1950s Color TV is introduced Harry S. Truman is President Elvis gyrates on the Ed Sullivan Show

10. The 1950s Cont… Disneyland Opens James Dean (actor) Dies in car accident

11. The 1950s Cont… Civil Rights movement begins Segregation ruled illegal in US

12. Prices in the 50s Car: $1,400 Gasoline: 21 cents/gal House: $12,500 Bread: 10 cents/loaf Milk: 70 cents/gal Postage Stamp: 3 cents Stock Market: 177 Average Annual Salary: $3,150 Minimum Wage: 40 cents per hour

13. The Music in Catcher in the Rye Holden listens to Jazz music In the 50s & 60s, Jazz was popular with teens, like Rock or Rap today Teens went to clubs to listen to Jazz music

14. Symbols – Red Hunting Hat

15. Symbols – Baseball Mitt

16. Symbol – Ducks in the Pond

17. Holden’s Landmarks: Pencey Prep

18. Holden’s Landmarks: Seton Hall – Wicker BarRockefeller Center

19. Holden’s Landmarks: Radio City HallGrand Central Station

20. Holden’s Landmarks: Museum of Natural HistoryCentral Park - Lagoon

21. Holden’s Landmarks: Carousel

22. Summary: Based on this information, what predictions can you make about Holden and his journey in New York?