The use of profanity, sexual content, and aspects of rebellion and immorality in the novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger has caused it to be challenged and banned in several school boards such as California, Wyoming, and North Dakota; however, the novel should not be banned due to it allowing the author to express himself and to be an excellent reference point for the younger generation in the trials of life ahead. Banned books are books that have been voted on or decided by the people of a community or organization to restrict access to, either based on age or the decided terms. A challenged book or the act of challenging a book is requesting a vote or rule to prohibit books. Pieces of literature can be challenged or banned for many reasons, but most occur due to the use of profanity, sexual content, and immorality. One …show more content…
Readers will find that several of the events of the novel are of the author's life as he relates himself to Holden. Some specifics are that Slainger, like Holden, grew up in the New York area and neither were studious people so they were expelled from their private schools and were threatened with military school; however, unlike Holden, Salinger did not have the luxury of running away so instead he was sent to a military school at 15 and later drafted into World War II. Salinger uses Holden to describe the isolation he felt as his parents had given up on him as well as having no friends so he had to live with despair and depression. On the bright side, due to the reliability of Holden and Salinger's unreliability, the novel was a hit for all ages, especially teens, but some did not find the inappropriate slang and dark humor of the story concerning society pleasurable and wanted it removed. Some of the most notable places were, "Wyoming in 1986, North Dakota in 1987, and 1989 in California"(Biography.com Editors
of Redemption was banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The novel discussed a viewpoint that was against what Puritan ministers usually taught, which naturally made this book labeled as heretical. He then moved back to England because he thought New England had little religious freedom. Clearly, Pynchon understood that a piece of writing should not be banned for a town solely because it challenged some social norms in his highly-religious society. The Catcher in the Rye currently ranks at
In “The Catcher in the Rye”, there is plenty of controversy on the content that is in the book. There are curse words constantly throughout the book. Just that reason alone could be a reason why this book could be censored. If a book has enough controversy to be considered to be banned in schools, there is obviously content from the book that is considered dirty or a bad influence to people. That is a reason that this book is censored. People think it is dirty and could be a bad influence to children
The Catcher In the Rye Should Not be Banned Since its publication in 1951, The Catcher In the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger has served as a conflagration for debate and extreme controversy. Although the novel has been the target of scornful criticism, it has also been the topic of wide discussion. The novel portrays the life of sixteen year old, Holden Caufield. Currently in psychiatric care, Holden recalls what happened to him last Christmas. At the beginning of his story, Holden is
The Catcher in the Rye was written by J.D. Salinger in 1946. This book is considered by some to be a classic, but yet some others deem this book as one of the most controversial books in American literature. Throughout the United States, some schools and libraries have banned the book, but other schools and libraries have kept the book in its curriculum and taught as a “must-read” to students. So, why is this book being banned in the first place? In Salinger’s novel, the main character is Holden
Ever since its publication in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger has been the center of controversy and has been banned in many schools throughout the United States for its profanity, sexual content, and violence. I am here to convince you all why banning the book would be a mistake. To start off, it is invalid to exclude a novel from high school curriculum based off of its profanity. This language has become very rampant in today’s society through radio stations, social media, and
The Catcher in the Rye is a famously controversial title, sparking outrage from educators to parents alike for reasons that tend to be objectively ridiculous for several reasons. It’s not exactly hard to see why somebody wouldn’t want this book on shelves due to its societally critical nature, and natural appeal to younger generations. But with a little bit of thought and deeper thinking, one can find even more reason as to why it should not be banned. Several reasons back up this idea, and will
novel, The Catcher In the Rye. The novel follows only a few days of Holden’s life, but exploits Holden’s reckless behavior and poor decision making skills; therefore encouraging bad behavior on young readers. The story also follows a constant repetition of inappropriate words and swears; that one might consider profane. Lastly the story contains inappropriate scenes and dialogue that is sexually explicit. The adult content found in this novel makes it unsuitable for eighth graders. The Catcher In the
Catcher In The Rye was written in 1951 and for this time period, the book’s content was extremely ahead of its time. Its frequent foul language and sex-driven themes led it to be banned by several school systems across the country since its release. Some people may question why Salinger has Holden Caulfiend cursing so much. Some may see Caulfield’s persistent offensive language as unnecessary and unbecoming for a young person of Holden’s age. As an example, on page 129 when Caulfield is comparing
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger use in public schools has been banned and challenged many times. There are many concerns surrounding the teaching of this novel. Holden, a high school student, is the main character. The story follows Holden as he struggles to deal with his brother’s death. The novel should be taught in public schools; however, it shouldn’t be taught to everyone.The book has many moral lessons that are appropriate for students in high school. One major reason Catcher has
The Grapes of Wrath. The Catcher in the Rye. You’ve probably read at least one of these, right? You might have even been required to read them in school. That’s not a surprise. They are classics and true icons to American literature. However, all of these books have something else in common. They all have been banned at some point since their publication. Do you find that hard to believe? How could such such timeless novels with iconic plots and beloved characters be banned? I believe that book banning
Nick Smith English 3A Mr. Farrington May 24, 2016 The Catcher in the Rye Research Paper The book The Catcher in the Rye was published in the year 1951 and has been the subject of constant debates and controversies. The novel has not only been the target of criticism, but has also sparked discussions on its effectiveness for use in high schools. The novel is about a period of three days in the life of Holden Caulfield. The novel’s most criticised points are its issues such as profanity, irrational
Salinger’s picaresque novel The Catcher in the Rye. Salinger’s Catcher examines Holden Caulfield, an emotionally conflicted teenager takes New York City after leaving his prestigious school to find his way back home. Upon the opening of the novel, Holden explores controversial slang, curses, and sensitive topics. The language of the novel, which includes but is not limited to, curse words, coarse language, and slang all are a major factor people often have for disputing Catcher. Holden often uses common
Banned Novels Novels that are being taught in schools all over the United States are being challenged by numerous people for inappropriate content. These people believe novels that do not fit their idea of what is considered appropriate, should be banned. J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is a prime example of this occurring. The novel is set around sixteen year old, Holden Caulfield during the 1950s. Holden struggles with mental illness and continuously flunks out of the schools he attends;
The Catcher in the Rye: Censored Censorship can be described as the act of limiting one's right to speak freely or view other’s speech. Censorship can prevent people from viewing the work of others that has been deemed unfit for society to have access to. Although the First Amendment was created to allow people to speak freely, it was also put in place to protect and censor what we, as a country, are allowed to say, write, and hear. In the novel, The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger discusses
different grounds on which a book can get banned for; political, sexual, social, and religious. When a book crosses the line by bashing politics, society, religion, or is too vulgar in the sexual aspect then books are placed on the banned list. I feel that these days in society there is not much you can hide from today’s youth mainly due to the internet. I believe that there should not be censorship amongst books and they especially should not be banned because society has progressively gotten worse