Thursday, January 23, 2014

How does literary anti-style and first person narration help convey meaning in The Catcher in the Rye?Please use examples and quotes

I think that the style of first person narration, and its
presence of anti- style, helps to bring out the major themes of the novel and in
Holden's character.  The fact that he opens with the critique of "David
Copperfield"
style of narration reflects this first person narration style. 
It is personal, and allows the reader ti enter into the mind of the protagonist, able to
know everything that is processed in his mind and how he perceives reality.  At the same
time, this anti- style helps the reader to understand that one of Holden's major traits
is one that embraces anti- establishmentarian ideas.  It is through the style of
narration that the reader understands Holden to be an anti- hero.  This is not the type
of character who sees his story as one where social redemption becomes the driving force
or who seeks to embrace a traditionally transcendent view of being in the world.  This
is something that can be fully grasped through the style of narration and the content
within it.  In the literary anti- style via first person narration being offered, I
think that Salinger is able to bring out both thematic elements through the manner of
display.

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