In Depth Literature Analysis and Lectures for Bibliophiles and Bookworms with Frank Frank

The Catcher in the Rye Lecture #13 (Chapter 3 - Part 5) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Lecture #13 (Chapter 3 - Part 5) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion.

In this lecture we are continuing our analysis, discussion and exploration of Chapter 3 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this discussion we have the opportunity to explore more in depth about the character of Ackley, Holden’s classmate. We read and learn of Holden’s opinions about Ackley, in addition to reading about their interaction which further elucidates his character and what his relationship is to Holden. Additionally we get to read Ackley’s opinion of Holden’s roommate Stradlater.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story. I do this by recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/OeZR98GFMx8

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Lecture #12 (Chapter 3 - Part 4) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion.

In this lecture we are continuing our analysis, discussion and exploration of Chapter 3 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this discussion we have the opportunity to explore more in depth about the character of Ackley, Holden’s classmate. We read and learn of Holden’s opinions about Ackley, in addition to reading about their interaction which further elucidates his character and what his relationship is to Holden.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story. I do this by recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZmZ28NJNhzg

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Lecture #11 (Chapter 3 - Part 3) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion.

In this lecture we are continuing our analysis, discussion and exploration of Chapter 3 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this discussion we have the opportunity to learn more about Holden’s classmate, Ackley. We read and learn of Holden’s opinions about Ackley as well as get to read about their interaction which further elucidates his character and what his relationship is to Holden.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story. I do this by recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/FRKhaB08DCw

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Lecture #10 (Chapter 3 - Part 2) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion.

In this lecture we are continuing our analysis, discussion and exploration of Chapter 3 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this discussion we have the opportunity to learn about Holden’s favorite authors, as well as the kind of books he gravitates towards. Additionally we get introduced to Holden’s classmate, Ackley. We read and learn of Holden’s opinions about Ackley, and begin to have a picture of what kind of kid this is, and what his relationship is to Holden.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story. I do this by recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/hqpJq1ed58Q

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Lecture #9 (Chapter 3 - Part 1) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion.

In this lecture we are beginning our analysis, discussion and exploration of Chapter 3 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this discussion we have the opportunity to learn about Ossenburger, a successful alumni who donated to Pencey Prep and because of his significant donation, Holden’s dorms were named after him. We examine this character and Holden’s judgment and opinion of him through Holden’s subjective perspective and words. Additionally, we discuss why Holden may have a particular fondness for the book, Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen. Lastly, we continue with the analysis of Holden Caulfield as a character and in the ways he is similar to many of us.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story, recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/nlu2e6f0x9c

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! :)

The Catcher in the Rye Lecture #8 (Chapter 2 - Part 6: End of Chapter 2) Detailed Book Analysis and In-Depth Discussion

In this lecture we are finishing up with the analysis, discussion and exploration of chapter 2 of J.D. Salinger’s famed and beloved masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye. In this lecture we examine the psychology and character traits that Mr. Spencer and Holden possess through their interaction with one another. We rely on Holden’s description of the experience, and his description of Old Spencer, and his thoughts on him, in order to form a picture of this character and his relation to Holden. Furthermore, we get to observe how Holden participates in the phoniness of society which he despises, perhaps without his own conscious perception. The indoctrination into society is so subtle, that one typically fails to perceive when they are acting out the proper expected duties and behaviors that they were taught, it is automatic, practically an impulse, like we read in this chapter regarding Holden’s actions. Additionally, Holden displays his uncertainty about himself and his future.

The Catcher in The Rye, like many others, is one of my favorite novels, and by far my favorite coming of age novel. We get the opportunity to analyze Holden Caulfield, explore his psychology, his experiences, and his unique hero’s journey which then allows us to understand ourselves even better. Throughout the lecture I will try to show similarities between what Holden is going through and what we go through in our lives through a detailed analysis of the story, recounting numerous personal anecdotes, and mentioning life experiences that we all share and can relate to. Tune in or feel free to watch the lecture series on YouTube as well.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Iu7XIMmSQRY

Thank you for listening! 

I hope you enjoy! :)