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Prohibiting books restricts learning about other lifestyles.

Society has become far more interconnected, multicultural, and plural since the practice of book burning first began. Because of this, there is no need for censorship given our commitment to understanding and embracing content that is foreign to us and reflects different beliefs than we have.

The First Amendment gives everyone the right to hear all sides of an issue to make their own conclusions and judgments. Banning books infringes upon this right by preventing a person from receiving and interpreting ideas. This prevents a meaningful exercise of our freedom of speech and expression.

There is an abundance of information we can learn from reading.

In chapter 13, Holden accepts an offer from an elevator operator to have a prostitute sent to his hotel room. Before she arrives, Holden contemplates his history of failed sexual experiences. When he is unable to have sex, he gets angry and frustrated and blames Sunny for making him depressed.

Holden Caulfield frequently asks this question to avoid his problems.

Holden Caulfield displays multiple symptoms of depression.

Holden Caulfield is still grieving over the death of his younger brother, Allie.

Holden Caulfield tries to protect the innocence of his younger sister, Phoebe.

Holden Caulfield is worried about the innocence of his childhood friend, Jane Gallagher.

Holden Caulfield has a questionable encounter with his former teacher, Mr. Antolini.

Holden Caulfield is disgusted with the fakeness of society.

Children should not be exposed to topics such as substance abuse, violence, and sex at a young age.

Holden displays intense emotion and turbulent behavior throughout the novel, suggesting he is deeply discontented and depressed. As a result, he routinely says that he must commit suicide and often fantasizes about it.

Throughout the Catcher in the Rye Holden Caulfield is struggling with his sexuality and has trouble establishing physical relationships. He is unable to clearly differentiate between the emotional responses related to being intimate and having sex.