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The Catcher In The Rye had an impact when it came out, and still does now because the teenage population still exists and can relate to Holden. At the time period the book came out, teenagers were not as exposed to Holdens language, behavior, and the sexual references. Adults did not approve of this book for those very reasons and parents were once young and disillusioned themselves, but they’ve grown out of it, and they assume the rest of the world has grown with them.

In the book, Holden Caulfield is trying to grasp at maturity. As a teenager this kind of behavior and attitude is still relevant, even if it is dated. Our generation might be more technologically focused, but that does not change the simple feeling near all of us have: rebellion toward those older than us. Most teens are trying to grow up too fast just as Holden Caulfield did in Catcher In The Rye.

We all feel alienated by adults at one point or another, mainly just because they have more freedom than us. The ways that Holden reacts to these feelings may be old-fashioned and unheard of nowadays, but the essence of his character touches close to home to teenagers today.