Controversy Catcher in the Rye is without a doubt a controversial book. Many of the items contained may be seen as inappropriate or morally wrong to some people, but I do not think this a correct judgment of this literary masterpiece. Explained here will be the book’s supposed faults, and why each is flawed. Catcher in the Rye displays some very vulgar language at some points. The main character, Holden, swears profusely, and is …showed first 75 words of 299 total…

…showed last 75 words of 299 total…book has the right to be read. People who take things too seriously and consider themselves to have the authority to tell others what they can or cannot read, well, they need to become aware of the reality in the world they live in, and most of all, become aware of the fact that most people who read books such as Catcher in the Rye, are capable of understanding the true meaning behind the book.