Topic 2: Jenna, Austin, Damian

Catcher in the rye had such an impact on the 20th century simply because it was different. It showed a different side to teens and young adults then other books of its time and caused many teens to rebel. While it gave a look into the lives and situations young adults faced at the time it made those situations (i.e. give a girl the time, or drop out) seem like the normal thing to do. Because of this and other things (i.e. explicit language, scenes, and moral issues) catcher in the rye was banned from libraries and most curriculums. People were even killing because of this book, like Mark Chapman, who killed John Lennon because he thought in doing so he would become one of Holden’s guardian angels. But still people flocked to the book, namely teens and young adults, because they could relate to Holden, his situations, or his feelings. People today still feel as though they can relate to this story and have continued to keep it a popular read in the 21st century.