The Catcher in the Rye Analysis Essay Directions: Read the following prompt carefully and RUTO it below. Authors often utilize various literary devices and techniques to not only develop the imagery, relationships, and plot of a story, but to develop their characters as well. Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger uses multiple literary devices and techniques to reveal and develop the complex character of Holden Caulfield. Carefully write a well-developed analysis that examines how literary devices are used to reveal Holden s characterization. Your analysis must use the CELEL body paragraph format and examine a minimum of two character traits and two literary devices. Remember, your essay should explain how the identified literary devices reveal who Holden Caulfield truly is. Read the prompt. Underline ALL the important parts of the prompt. Turn the MAIN sentence into a question. Write the question here: Begin it by first answering your question. Your answer to this question will become your thesis. Write your thesis here: Timeline/Due Dates: The following mini- calendar lists the important due dates for this paper. Be sure to follow them so you will not fall behind: Nov 10 th /11 th Labor Day 12 13/14 17/18 DUE: Outline In Class: Writer s Workshop First- Draft Timed Write In Class: R- U- T Prompt (pg. 1) Brainstorming Activities 19 DUE: First Draft with Edits Due In Class: Peer Review DUE: Brainstorming Activities #1-2 (pgs. 2-3) In Class: Writer s Workshop 20/21 DUE: Final Draft In Class: Unit 2 Exam Final Draft Format Requirements: *Final Draft can also be neatly handwritten Typed, 12 pt., double- spaced* Times New Roman or Cambria* 4 Paragraphs ESAT Heading (No Cover page) Creative Title Page Numbers 1
Brainstorming and Pre- Writing 1. Thesis Statement Brainstorm: 1. What character traits would you use to describe Holden Caulfield? At least four. 2. What types of literary devices or techniques do you feel that you have the strongest understanding of? At least four. (Possible literary devices/techniques: conflict (internal/external), POV/narration, stream of consciousness, digression, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, symbolism, mood, tone, diction, theme) 3. Select two traits and at least two literary devices to write a more concrete thesis statement that completely answers the prompt. Don t forget to TAG it! 2. Evidence Brainstorm: Review your Devices and Techniques Investigation (#16) and skim through the novel. Choose two pieces of evidence that demonstrate literary devices/techniques for each character trait that will strongly support your thesis statement from above. Character Trait 1: Quote (include page #) Say Brief Explanation of Context Mean 2
Character Trait 2: Quote (include page #) Say Brief Explanation of Context Mean 3. Link Brainstorm: Answer the following Why it Out /Matter guiding questions for each piece of evidence. Quote Paragraph 1, Quote 1 Link (Why does this matter? What makes it important? How does it support your claim?) Paragraph 1, Quote 2 3
Quote Paragraph 2, Quote 1 Link (Why does this matter? What makes it important? How does it support your claim?) Paragraph 2, Quote 2 Introduction Paragraph Outline I. Hook: II. Background on Holden/brief summary of novel: III. Thesis Statement: _ 4
Paragraph 1 I. Claim: II. Evidence (Quote #1): (pg. ). III. Link (TWO Sentences of Commentary): IV. Evidence (Quote #2): (pg. ). V. Link (TWO Sentences of Commentary): VI. Concluding/Transition Sentence: Paragraph 2 I. Claim: 5
II. Evidence (Quote #1): (pg. ). III. Link (TWO Sentences of Commentary): IV. Evidence (Quote #2): (pg. ). V. Link (TWO Sentences of Commentary): VI. Concluding Sentence: Conclusion Paragraph I. Restatement of thesis and main ideas: _ II. Final insight/take- away message: 6