Thoughts on "The Catcher in the Rye"
How old were you when you read "The Catcher in the Rye?"
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What was your opinion of the novel?
| 50% (12) | liked it | |
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| 33% (8) | hated it | |
| 8% (2) | it was ok | |
| 8% (2) | it changed my life |
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This book, though written in 1945, is still wildly controversial. Why do you think it would be considered a dangerous one for adolescents to read?
| 29% (7) | profanity | |
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| 45% (11) | sexual references | |
| 16% (4) | racism | |
| 25% (6) | anti-establishment | |
| 8% (2) | would corrupt youth | |
| 45% (11) | other |
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In your opinion, do you think this novel is worth reading/ teaching or has it become irrelevant and unimportant?
| 25% (6) | no, it's out of date | |
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| 12% (3) | no, it's boring and a waste of time | |
| 62% (15) | yes, it still represents adolescence well | |
| 33% (8) | yes, it is still important in the study of literature because of its historical significance |
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Were you ever told, for any reason, NOT to read "The Catcher in the Rye?"
| 8% (2) | yes | |
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| 91% (22) | no |
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If so, what were the reasons given?
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Who told you not to read the book?
| 33% (1) | parent | |
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| 33% (1) | teacher | |
| 0% (0) | friend | |
| 33% (1) | other adult |
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What other thoughts would you like to share about "The Catcher in the Rye?"
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