Salinger: The Catcher in the Rye

John Green's Crash Course (Holden's voice) Note: it's past progressive, not passive voice; however, the effect is similar.)

Schmoop Quizzes

Walking in Holden's Footsteps--NYC Map

Will Smith Monologue

Remembering JD Salinger with Charlie Rose

Audio Book

Shy Guy (1947)

Other Social Guidance Films

JD Salinger explains why The Catcher in the Rye would not make a good movie

The Case for Replacing The Catcher in the Rye

FOA Outline Form

Lois Tyson Critical Theory MLA Entry:

Tyson, Lois. "YOU FILL IN!" Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide. 2nd ed. New York: Routledge, 2006. N. pag. Print.

Background Research

1. Popular culture (movies, music...)
2. Politics (what were the major concerns of the day?)
3. 50's fashion--gender roles?
4. Technology and education (as two topics, not one)
5. Mental Health--What were things called, and how were they "treated"?
6. Critical and popular reception--How was the novel first received, and how has its reception/resistance evolved?

Put together a quick Google Pres and include a graphic or photo related to your topic.