The Catcher in the Rye
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WARNING: This is not the actual book The Catcher in The Rye by J.D. Salinger. Do not buy this reading Summary & Study Guide if you are looking for a full copy of this great book.There's nothing phony about this study guide for J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, which explores the mind of disturbed teen Holden Caulfield, as he struggles to find an authentic world. Designed for students, this guide to The Catcher in the Rye contains everything you need to ace quizzes and essays on this literary classic. This controversial novel has enjoyed quite a history, which includes its past banned status due to its language, sexual references, and encouragement of rebellion. In detailed, yet easy-to-read chapter overviews, you'll be given valuable information to understand this complex story about a 17-year-old who faces mental illness and ongoing frustration with the phoniness of people.Each chapter summary and analysis of The Catcher in the Rye includes possible quiz questions, helping you prepare for the classroom. You can also use this study guide of The Catcher in the Rye to prepare for longer essay assignments, as the guide includes specific bullet points to help construct both pros and cons of an argument. This guide to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye features helpful discussion on historical, cultural, and autobiographical contexts. Learn the meaning of famous quotes from the book, including the novel's title and end quote. Get to know the characters that inhabit Holden's world and familiarize yourself with the novel's prominent themes, symbols, and motifs. As you work through the broken mind of an anti-hero, this companion study guide for The Catcher in the Rye is the only tool you'll need.
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