Harper Lee was an enigma, when asked why she didn't write more novels she replied,"Two reasons: one, I wouldn't go through the pressure and publicity I went through with To Kill a Mockingbird for any amount of money. Second, I have said what I wanted to say, and I will not say it again."
I suppose High School me felt they had a bunch in common with Holdon Caulfield. I can understand why one might not enjoy it, but I feel the story has a lot of relatable content for a younger person trying to find themselves. Plus, it was on the scandalous list of reads at the time and reading it felt like I was rebelling. I also loved the Great Gatsby, but I feel differently about that book now considering all I've learned about the wealthy societies that influence our world.
Edit: I should probably re-read Catcher in the Rye to see how older me feels about that one, too.
Holden Caulfield is such a teenager--we could see him in others, and we could also feel like we could get a grip on things better than him. Plus, his simple desire to save people is admirable a a start for discussion.
Catch 22
Slaughter House 5
Brave New World/BNW Revisited
Lord of the Flies (added)
Catcher in the Rye (added)
Grapes of Wrath (added)
Dante's Inferno
Pilgrims Progress
Man Without a Country
The Bible
...doggy winks....
Harper Lee was an enigma, when asked why she didn't write more novels she replied,"Two reasons: one, I wouldn't go through the pressure and publicity I went through with To Kill a Mockingbird for any amount of money. Second, I have said what I wanted to say, and I will not say it again."
I love Catcher in the Rye. The Cay is one I'd add to this, too.
... and Ethan Fromm
..and Born on the 4th of July
I suppose High School me felt they had a bunch in common with Holdon Caulfield. I can understand why one might not enjoy it, but I feel the story has a lot of relatable content for a younger person trying to find themselves. Plus, it was on the scandalous list of reads at the time and reading it felt like I was rebelling. I also loved the Great Gatsby, but I feel differently about that book now considering all I've learned about the wealthy societies that influence our world.
Edit: I should probably re-read Catcher in the Rye to see how older me feels about that one, too.
Holden Caulfield is such a teenager--we could see him in others, and we could also feel like we could get a grip on things better than him. Plus, his simple desire to save people is admirable a a start for discussion.