What is a motif in Catcher in the Rye?

Loneliness. Holden’s loneliness, a more concrete manifestation of his alienation problem, is a driving force throughout the book. Most of the novel describes his almost manic quest for companionship as he flits from one meaningless encounter to another.

What is the main theme in Catcher in the Rye?

protection of innocence

How old is Holden Caulfield?

16

Why is The Catcher in the Rye considered to be a controversial novel to teach in schools?

In recent years, the novel has also been blamed for promoting alienation among students responsible for high-school shootings. Nevertheless, Catcher in the Rye is widely regarded as one of the most important contributions to American literature since the end of World War II.

Why was Catcher in the Rye written?

For Salinger himself, writing The Catcher in the Rye was an act of liberation. The bruising of Salinger’s faith by the terrible events of war is reflected in Holden’s loss of faith, caused by the death of his brother Allie. The experience of war gave a voice to Salinger, and therefore to Holden Caulfield.

What is Stephen King’s new book called?

Stephen King’s new novel Later tells the story of Jamie Conklin, a boy whose unusual abilities could aid his single mom and her police detective lover — but only at a terrible cost. Later is being published via Hard Case Crime, Titan Books’ line of pulp-styled crime novels.

Does Stephen King believe in God?

King was raised Methodist, but lost his belief in organized religion while in high school. While no longer religious, he says he chooses to believe in the existence of God.

What are Stephen King’s longest books?

The Complete and Uncut Edition of The Stand is considered to be King’s longest stand-alone work with its 1,152 pages, surpassing King’s 1,138-page novel It. The book has sold 4.5 million copies. The Stand was highly appreciated by reviewers and is considered one of King’s best novels.

What is the longest book?

A la recherche du temps perdu

How many pages does Stephen King’s IT HAVE?

It (novel)

First edition cover
Author	Stephen King
Media type	Print
Pages	1,138
ISBN	0-670-81302-8

How long is Stephen King’s The Stand?

366 minutes

Does Tom die in the stand?

In the novel of “The Stand,” Tom Cullen survives and returns to Boulder with main leader Stu (played in the series by James Marsden), though since the creators of the series have talked about changing things from the novel’s storyline and King is reportedly working on a new ending, it’s unknown if Tom will follow the …