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Post by Will on Feb 13, 2007 23:11:06 GMT -5
Actually, I’m more interested in everyone’s thoughts on Holden Caulfield. I’m writing a tribute speech on him and I’d like to hear other opinions. Why has he become such an influential character? What qualities about him are worthy of praise? I’m sure you understand what I’m asking.
Give me all you’ve got.
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Post by hermoine on Feb 14, 2007 17:14:54 GMT -5
Catcher has definately become one of my most favourite books ever. For starters I absolutely love Salinger's style of writing. Coincidentally I found a topic on this same book on a Facebook community last time around. You can take a look here.
A friend of mine hated Holden, because he said that he thinks he's better than everyone else and in truth just doesn't know what's out there. Which is ironic because while reading the book I kept recalling this same friend so it must be a hate for the self. But I digress...
What I liked a lot about Holden is that he encapsulates teenage feelings right. You know the rather cynical fellow, pessimistic about life, lost and not knowing where his future will take him, thinks he knows the world when in fact he can't even start to fathom what it's all about (as seen through his encounter with the teacher whose name I currently can't recall and the prostitute). I think that's one of the most essential aspects of the whole novel.
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Post by Ritsu on Feb 25, 2007 19:05:21 GMT -5
Oooh, I know this counts as spam but please, please, please let me keep it because I'm going to edit it later. "Catcher" changed my teenage years, completely. I read it when I was 15, and... I'm going to write something about it for you, Will, when I get home tomorrow afternoon. Right now it's 0:04 and I still have dishes to wash and I have classes at 8, but I promise you I'll write something.
By editing this post (note to the mods)
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