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According to the American Library Association's website, it was "banned in Strongsville, OH (1972), but the school board's action was overturned in 1976 by a U.S. District Court in Minarcini v. Strongsville City School District. Challenged at the Dallas, TX Independent School District high school libraries (1974); in Snoqualmie, WA (1979) because of its several references to women as "whores"."
I read from a questionable source the initial banning was for offensive language.
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/frequentlychallenged/challengedclassics/reasonsbanned/index.cfm
http://www.gumbopages.com/fridge/banned-books.txt
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∙ 9y agoThe challenges generally begin with Holden's frequent use of vulgar language, with other reasons including sexual references, blasphemy, undermining of family values and moral codes, Holden's being a poor role model, encouragement of rebellion, and promotion of drinking, smoking, lying, and promiscuity.
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What book was mark Chapman holding when he killed john Lennon?
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
What is Catcher in the Rye?
When the protagonist's sister asks him what he wants to be when he grows up, he responds by quoting a lyric from a song about being a catcher in the rye. And that's how the book has its title.
What is important about the title of The Catcher in the Rye?
The title is who Holden wishes to be. It is a commentary on the entire contents of the book - a troubled young man who (somewhat naively) just wants to be a "Catcher in the Rye".
Is Catcher and the Rye banned in schools today?
There are no actual totals of the schools that have banned 'Catcher in the Rye,' over the years, because those who ban, and later decide to allow the book, or the reverse, are constantly changing. However, it is among a cadre of books that share the distinction of being the most banned of all time. Reasons for banning ranged from obscenity, and inappropriate language to being 'biased against white people.'
What is the girls name in The Catcher in the Rye?
man, you just need to read the book.
Where is The Catcher in the Rye banned?
People didnt think that the book was appropriate for schools due to sexual content
Is Catcher in the Rye banned?
People didnt think that the book was appropriate for schools due to sexual content
What book was mark Chapman holding when he killed john Lennon?
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
How many times has Catcher in the Rye been banned?
37
How much was a train ticket in 1950 in the book The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden Caulfield pays $5.65 for his train ticket in 1950 in the book "The Catcher in the Rye."
Why did The Catcher in the Rye have such an impact on Americans in the 20Th century?
it was banned or censored in the united states.
Who is the narrator of the book The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden caulfield
Who wrote the book Catcher in the Rye?
J.D. Salinger
What is the rye in Catcher in the Rye?
When the protagonist's sister asks him what he wants to be when he grows up, he responds by quoting a lyric from a song about being a catcher in the rye. And that's how the book has its title.
What is Catcher in the Rye?
When the protagonist's sister asks him what he wants to be when he grows up, he responds by quoting a lyric from a song about being a catcher in the rye. And that's how the book has its title.
What book by J D Salinger has been banned in several schools and libraries?
That would be "The Catcher in the Rye." It was banned for its use of profanity and portayal of sexuality. It also dealt with themes of teenage angst, alienation, and the sense of not belonging. I would imagine it was the profanity and sexuality that were the main reasons why the book was banned.
Who wrote catcher in the wry?
There is no such book. If you are asking who wrote Catcher in the Rye, then the answer is J.D SalingerThe previous answer is not completely correct. J.D. Salinger is the author of Catcher in the Rye but there is also a book called Catcher in the Wry. And they author of that book is Bob Uecker. Wry and is comedy, and its awesome.
