Should Catcher in the Rye be taught?

Yes, Catcher in the Rye should be taught. However, it should not be taught to everyone. It should be taught in upper level high school classes and college courses. This way the student readers are mature enough to understand the novel the way in which it was meant to be read. The novel presents a very descriptive and accurate, although somewhat extreme, representation of a teenagers mind. This allows student readers to identify with the …

…he seemed to be deeply moved by his encounter with the nuns. These things present an opportunity for the reader to see the purpose and functionality of irony. So not only does Catcher in the Rye present lessons for life to the student reader, but it also clearly shows a few literary examples as well. Because of this and its amazing insight into the teenage mind, Catcher in the Rye should be taught. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**