The Catcher in the The Catcher in the RyeRye

Presentation by Niclas RothPresentation by Niclas Roth

What does it mean to grow up?

Who is J.D. Salinger?

J.D. Salinger is an American writer, born in New York City the 1st of January 1919.

Best known for his novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951), as well as his reclusive nature. This meaning, he didn´t showed himself in public. The last time he gave an interview was in 1980, and his last book (Hapworth 16, 1924) was published in 1965.

He wrote this book after having served the American Army in World War II.

Salinger died of natural causes on January 27, 2010, at his home in Cornish, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Salinger

Holden Caulfield

Quotes“All mothers are slightly insane“

“If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she’s late? Nobody.”

“It’s funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they’ll do practically anything you want them to.” 

Possible Discussion Points

How would the story of the book be changed if Holden’s brother would still be alive?

What does the Red Hunting Hat mean to Holden?

What do you think about Holden’s sexuality?

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