The Catcher in the Rye: Chapters 1-9
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Language and Hierarchy in a 1940s Boarding School
This chapter explores the unique dialect and communication styles of young boys at an elite boarding school in the 1940s, shaped by a competitive and unsupervised environment. It examines the parallels between their aggressive verbal exchanges and behaviors found in military combat and sports, focusing on the impact of these dynamics on personal identity and relationships with authority figures.
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