The Catcher In The Rye: A Classic There are many necessary components that make up a classic novel. Although it may be a matter of opinion, to consider a novel a classic, there are certain standards it must follow. "The Catcher in the Rye" should be considered a classic because of the style of writing J.D. Salinger uses, his use of symbolism, and universal themes. The first element of J.D. Salinger's novel that makes it a classic is the way that he writes the book. The whole book takes place in Holden Caufield's head, who is the main character in the book. This makes this novel into a classi