Alienation, Loss, and Death. Common Themes in J. D. Salinger's works

Document from the year 2012 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 92, , language: English, abstract: Like every writer, J. D. Salinger also tries to convey messages to his readers through his works. It is argued here that common themes in Salinger's works are alienation, loss of innocence, and death. This research paper discusses these common themes in his works by comparing his works. It concludes that these themes and the drawing of mostly young characters may be what makes Salinger's works so important and meaningful for young people to this day.