Subject: Re: ??
From: allison j adamski (allisonadamski@juno.com)
Date: Thu Jun 13 2002 - 12:30:11 EDT
Your question sounds similar to the question I was asked last summer by a
BBC reporter. I was able to tell him that I believe the book has endured
because of it's accurate portrayal of a teenage boy. Holden's character
is real, and readers are often able to relate to his thoughts, regardless
of how bizarre they may sometimes be. Also, the story that is told will
probably never go out of style. Do you think that high school students
will ever stop dreaming of leaving school and taking a little trip alone
that includes trips to night clubs and bars, and run-ins with a hooker?
Even if it is only a dream to the reader, and it doesn't all work out
well for Holden, it is still a nice fantasy. While minor details may
have changed over time, Holden's escape from school and adventures in
that escape will always be a high school dream.
On Thu, 13 Jun 2002 07:47:26 -0700 (PDT) ted weesner <tweesner@yahoo.com>
writes:
>Hi all--
>I am writing an essay about "Catcher in the Rye,"
>Salinger, and the book's relevance to readers today.
>As a Salinger novice, I am trying to track down every
>good collection of criticism, letters, biographies,
>articles, memoirs, etc., that might pertain. Any
>suggestions would be most appreciated. Maybe this is
>a silly question, but would you say the book has
>endured, and if so, why?!
>I look forward to hearing from you--
>TW
>
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