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Analyzing Themes and Conventions in "The Catcher in the Rye

Delve into the themes of alienation and societal expectations in "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. Explore how the author uses symbolism and irony to convey the protagonist's struggles and insights. Compare with an outside text to enhance understanding. Evaluate the effectiveness of the author in conveying the message and the use of literary devices.

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Analyzing Themes and Conventions in "The Catcher in the Rye

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  1.  Analyze a text’s purpose and efficiency.  Throughout your response, always refer back to the themes and meanings  Tone: Formal (Avoid using “I”)  Writing Conventions: Avoid grammatical errors, use transitional words and phrases and integrate your quotes.  Word Count: 500

  2.  Topic Sentence  Identify the title and author  Identify the theme/main idea  Identify a secondary theme/main idea  Discuss the themes  What do they mean?  Why are they relevant?  Provide specific examples of the primary theme from the text  Provide quotes from the text  Explain the meaning of the quotes and how it shows the theme  Provide a specific example of the secondary theme from the text  Provide a quote from the text  Explain the meaning of the quote and how it shows the theme

  3.  Topic Sentence  Identify 2 codes and conventions that help demonstrate the main theme  Discuss one Code and Convention and how it demonstrates the theme  Provide 2 quotes showing the code and convention  Explain how it connects to the theme  Discuss a second Code and Convention and how it demonstrates the theme  Provide 2 quotes showing the code and convention  Explain how it connects to the theme *Codes and Conventions: Symbolism, foreshadowing, flashbacks, metaphors/similes, conflict, irony etc…

  4.  Topic Sentence  Identify outside text and type of connection  Compare both texts  Explain how your outside text connects to the given text  Half the paragraph explaining the outside text’s similarities  Half the paragraph explaining the given text’s similarities.  Include details and quotes to back up your thoughts  Be as detailed as possible about the outside text  Use Quotes from the text in the exam *Types of Connections: Literary Connections: books, short stories, poems Media Connections: Film, TV episode, magazines Global Connections: current affairs/new events

  5.  Use a formal, persuasive tone  Topic Sentence  Take a clear position on the following questions: How effective was the author in delivering the message?  Support your position with explanations and evidence  Use specific examples, quotes and details from text  Things to consider:  Do not repeat any examples or quotes previously used  Were the codes and conventions (characters, conflict etc.…) successfully used to prove a point?  What did the text make you think about?  Did the title, beginning and/or end properly portray the message behind the text?

  6. Don’t forget to PEE Point Example Explain Always Explain, expand, examples!

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