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The Catcher in the Rye

Introduction

Analyse of 3 book's covers

Why this work is so unique

Analysis of one excerpt of the novel

Conclusion

Character Map

Introduction:

➜ The Catcher in the Rye by Jerome David Salinger in 1951➜ 1st person narrative➜ The narrator : Holden Caufield, a 16 year-old boy who has just been expelled from Pencey Prep

Plan:

1- Introduction2- Analyse of 3 book's covers3- Why is this work so special and unique4- Analyse of an excerpt of the novel 5- Conclusion

Character Map:

Analyse of 3 book's covers:

➜ Original 1951 cover➜ Designed by E Michael Mitchell➜ Bright and red color: Holden's conflict➜ Struglle between childhood and adulthood

➜Vintage paperback edition➜ Minimalist desing ➜ Simplicity of the cover : novel' status as a literary classic

➜ Most meaningful cover: represents an important moment in the novel➜ Holden and his sister Phoebe portrayed in the cover➜ Understanding the themes of the novel by this cover

➜ Most meaningful cover: represents an important moment in the novel➜ Holden and his sister Phoebe portrayed in the cover➜ Understanding the themes of the novel by this cover

Analyse of an excerpt of the novel:

➜ Tone➜ Style➜ Imagery and symbolism

Analyse of an excerpt of the novel:

➜ Tone➜ Style➜ Imagery and symbolism

Why is this work so specific:

➜ Interaction between the characters➜ Resonance with contemporary issues➜ Why this novel is still a classic work and popular nowadays

Conclusion:

➜ Key novel in the coming-of-age genre➜ Resisting adulthood and revolting against hypocrisy➜ Holden wants to preserve innocence but he gradually realises that the transition to adulthood is inevitable ➜ Another significant coming-of-age story : Little Women by Louisa May Alcott