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The Catcher in the Rye

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Book Summary

J.D. Salinger Biography

Personal Background
Early Work
Career Highlights
The Success of The Catcher in the Rye
Short Stories
Published Works

About The Catcher in the Rye

Historical Setting of The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye's Reception and Reputation

Summary and Analysis by Chapter

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6–7
Chapters 8–9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapters 18–19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25–26

Character List

Character Map

Character Analysis

Holden Caufield
Phoebe
Allie
D.B.
Mr. Antolini

Critical Essays

The Major Themes of The Catcher in the Rye
Major Symbols of The Catcher in the Rye

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Chapter 12

flitty here, Holden uses the term to refer to male homosexuals.

Tattersall having a checkered pattern of dark lines on a light background.

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