York Notes for Gcse: Catcher in the Rye (York Notes Gcse) [Paperback]

J D Salinger (Author)

Book Description

Series: York Notes Gcse

Key features of this text: *How to study the text *Author and historical background *General and detailed summaries *Commentary on themes, structure, characters, language and style *Glossaries *Test questions and issues to consider *Essay writing advice *Cultural connections *Literary terms *Illustrations *Colour design

Product Details

• Paperback: 89 pages
• Publisher: York Press; Revised edition (July 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582313309
• ISBN-13: 978-0582313309
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,462,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars better than most other high school book notes, May 24, 2005

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Robertson Thomas (Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: York Notes for Gcse: Catcher in the Rye (York Notes Gcse) (Paperback)

Like most high school book notes, this item spends most of the space on plot summary.
I learned a few things from this book, however:

--When Salinger lived in New York City as a child, his house was also near the Museum of Natural History.
--Phoebe might be named after Apollo's twin sister, who, like Apollo, represents light and wisdom.
--Allie's baseball mitt might signify confidentiality. This could be the reason that Stradlater was displeased with an essay on the subject.
--Holden becomes responsible when Phoebe tries to escape with him.
--The ducks in the pond could be a symbol of escape.
--Round objects, including the cap, could symbolize comfort.
--Since the story takes place during the Cold War, the red cap could signify rebellion.