“If you really want to know the truth, I felt sorry for the bastard.”(54) This is just one of the colorful lines that is often repeated in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher In The Rye. When the book was first released, it was considered highly controversial for its time. Many people tried to ban the reading of the book in schools. Although The Catcher In The Rye has very colorful dialogue, and deals with crude topics, it still sells over 200,000 copies annually. This is why. Holden Caulfield is the main character in the story. The entire story is a reflection by Holden while he is staying in a mental hospital. Hi