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Transcript
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