Although the novel The Catcher and the Rye” is a very controversial novel because of the vulgar language, almost every classic book ever written has created a big controversy at one point in time. Although the vulgarity of the language in the novel is inappropriate, it helps reveal the purpose and theme of which the novel portrays. This book has been steeped in controversy since it was banned in America after it's first publication. John …showed first 75 words of 651 total…

…showed last 75 words of 651 total…of many adolescents at one time or another To be honest, the course language did not bother me as much as the unrealistic use of course language. Holden would be talking about "the goddam ducks," and I got the feeling Salinger did this for attention (much as a teen might curse to get attention). Once again, I wonder if the issue at hand is a product of carefully planned thought, satire, or just plain ignorance