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Reasons For Banning The Catcher In The Rye

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The Catcher in The Rye, a novel by J.D Salinger, is a widely known book, and not shocking to find that it’s a banned book in many schools. Holden-the main protagonist and narrator, is a young boy trying to fit into the world of the 1950’s. He thinks in order to fit in, he has to stand out. He tells stories(lies) to people who couldn’t care less, while the thinks he’s doing them a favor. He can become compassionate to people he loves or cares about, and to children that he thinks should hold onto their childhood. But even though he might be compassionate, he is also dishonest and seemly,depressed. He wants to help the children but he’s only hurting himself in the process. He should know, it’s impossible to save the kids from growing up
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