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emilyb · 02-23-2007, 01:00 PM

hey vero,
I think there is a combination of reasons why he is so loved. First, he published the catcher in the rye in 1951 and it was extremely racy for its time. It was in many schools in the US because its use of words like "goddam" (highly offensive at the time), and a lot of F words which upset everyone. Plus the prostitute. All of this made parents crazy and teenagers happy which helped him a lot with his rise to fame.
Now it is read in high schools in the US because it is an easy read but you are able to pick up on subtle complexity and ironic humor. Its good to teach you how to keep an eye for these things. You can read it as may times as you want and pick up on new things.

02-23-2007, 01:00 PM	#3
emilyb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 394 Rep Power: 243	hey vero, I think there is a combination of reasons why he is so loved. First, he published the catcher in the rye in 1951 and it was extremely racy for its time. It was in many schools in the US because its use of words like "goddam" (highly offensive at the time), and a lot of F words which upset everyone. Plus the prostitute. All of this made parents crazy and teenagers happy which helped him a lot with his rise to fame. Now it is read in high schools in the US because it is an easy read but you are able to pick up on subtle complexity and ironic humor. Its good to teach you how to keep an eye for these things. You can read it as may times as you want and pick up on new things. __________________ Emily B