"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger

The Novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is thought to be a controversial book by many, but at the same time has appealed to a countless number of readers in the past fifty years. Holden Caulfield, the narrator and protagonist of the story, brings the reader to experience the world through his eyes. Although Holden is extremely cynical and judgmental of nearly everything and everyone, there is much value in what he has to say. Holden forces the reader to see the world in a different light. He expresses and evokes various issues, themes, and emotions that are associated with…