Uncivilized Free And Wild Thinking
When first reading The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, one might view the novel as bland, or ordinary. However, once finished with the book, it is evident that the story exhibits many qualities that Thoreau addresses in his essay, “Walking,” which characterize “uncivilized free and wild thinking.” These distinct characteristics of free and uncivilized writing are brought about through the author’s tone and style of writing, as well as through the characters and themes.
For an author to think free and uncivilized, he must be steadfast in his ideas. He must be unmoved by negative criticism of his ideas and thoughts. An author must have original ideas and original ways of conveying them. He must also avoid everyday trivia and write about volatile and controversial subject matter in order to be considered a “wild” thinker. J.D. Salinger exemplifies all of the characteristics of an “uncivilized” author.
Salinger’s tone and writing style help to give The Catcher in the Rye its......
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