Thesis Statement Practice by Harvey, Erin K https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf In each table group, pick ONE person to type your strongest thesis statement from the ones you wrote as a group. The thesis statement should respond to the prompt "In a well-developed and well-organized One-Paragraph Essay, discuss two of Holden's social criticisms." en-us 2024-03-06 16:24:51 UTC 2024-03-21 18:00:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f453.png https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911647491 In the Catcher in the Rye, Holden believes adults' only motivation to pursue a good profession in life is to be praised by others, and to be perceived as successful by their peers.

]]> 2024-03-08 17:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911647491 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911647783 Holden's main criticism is that the sole goal of adults are to be accepted and praised in society by thinking, behaving, and agreeing to society's materialistic beliefs.

]]> 2024-03-08 17:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911647783 Thesis shsub https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911648518 Holden believes that a person who wants to be accepted by society will only value money and status.

]]> 2024-03-08 17:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911648518 Holdens belief on society is heavily impacted due to his father being a lawyer, for example they only do their job for money, fame, and admiration. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911648630 2024-03-08 17:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911648630 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911649391 In the Catcher in the Rye, Holden criticizes "phony's" who change their behavior and morals in order to gain a higher position in society

]]> 2024-03-08 17:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911649391 Thesis alyssarosechan https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911652255 Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, Holden's biggest critique of society is that most adults are phonies, like Mr. Haas, Ossenburger, and lawyers.

]]> 2024-03-08 17:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911652255 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911653418 Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, Holden criticizes people who are selfish and pretend to be nice.

]]> 2024-03-08 17:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911653418 Theisis sjemberea https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700127 In J.D. Salinger's, "The Catcher in the Rye", Holden Caulfield critiques societal accountability and denounces materialism, shallowness, and insincerity in the adulthood neighboring phony human condition

]]> 2024-03-08 18:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700127 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700484 Holden Caufield criticizes the low intelligence/lack of insightfulness in many citizens of society and their heavy attachment to materialistic objects that society considers high value.

]]> 2024-03-08 18:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700484 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700489 Throughout the Catcher in the Rye, Holden was sent to many different schools, giving him the time and opportunities to observe and criticize adults who present themselves with a veneer of amiability and who are awash in shallowness.

]]> 2024-03-08 18:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911700489 Holden doesn't like his parents because of their high-class status in society. Due to his upbringing, he believes that society is shallow and materialistic. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911701480 2024-03-08 18:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911701480 Holden believes that society is fake because their motivations are always self centered or their only wish is for money even at the expense of innocent people's lives https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911702751 2024-03-08 18:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911702751 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911707565 Holden refuses to shift to adulthood as he views the lifestyle as veneer because he believes that adults' actions are for recognition and money.

]]> 2024-03-08 18:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911707565 Holden's judgmental personality makes him believe all lawyers and politicians are phonies and only care about materialistic things. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911784893 2024-03-08 20:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911784893 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911784979 As Holden ventures through society and interacts with different people, he criticizes peoples' desire to act in accordance with artificial conventions and the norms of adult professional life that make society hypocrites without them realizing it.

]]> 2024-03-08 20:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911784979 P5 Gr 2 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911785823 Holden looks down upon those in society who he deems as materialistic and/or acts superior to lower classes but ultimately wants to live the life of those he criticizes.

]]> 2024-03-08 20:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911785823 thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911785904 Holden caufield criticized upper class members in society to only respect other people for their social status, appearance, and achievements

]]> 2024-03-08 20:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911785904 Holden Caulfield, the main character of J.D. Salinger’s critically acclaimed novel, The Catcher in the Rye, criticizes society, particularly adults’ tendency to be overly materialistic, disguise self-interest under a façade of amiability, and manipulate children to act in accordance with societal norms. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911787414 2024-03-08 20:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911787414 In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden shows skepticism towards those who act in a condescendingly kind way to richer, more esteemed-looking people, debating whether they are being genuine or not; he also shows skepticism towards those who use their money and material items to improve their social image. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911790119 2024-03-08 20:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911790119 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911790698

Holden's rejection of society shows that     Holden believes that people in his society are driven by money and power.


]]> 2024-03-08 20:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911790698 Two of Holden's social criticisms of society are the world is awash in materialism, shallowness, and insincerity, and also that they are hypocritical and deceptive. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911831739 2024-03-08 21:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911831739 Holden Caulfield yo3169141 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911832225 2024-03-08 21:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911832225 Holden Caufield believes that society values fake and material things and in order to fit in, people need to pretend to care about those things. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911832929 2024-03-08 21:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911832929 the best thesis :) https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911833311 Holden Caulfield, a skeptical teenager who criticizes successful and wealthy lawyers who show-off and adults who judge based on attractiveness

]]> 2024-03-08 21:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911833311 ​​​​​ https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911833781 Holden believes that adults in society work only for their own gain while maintaining a façade as a hero.

]]> 2024-03-08 21:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911833781 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911834187 Holden criticizes how society only does actions for their own benefit, and wants people to admire and compliment them for their actions.

]]> 2024-03-08 21:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911834187 Holden Caulfield criticizes that society is awash in insincerity, with adults focused more on external validation from society, rather than being true to their individuality. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911835657 2024-03-08 21:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911835657 Holden is dissatisfied with society because he believes most professional adults are too focused on accumulating wealth and obtaining higher social status. sarmstronga https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854370 Per 7 Group 6

]]> 2024-03-08 22:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854370 sbrowndem https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854486 Holden Caulfield believes that people in society are insincere in their motives and attempt to gain something from their actions.

]]> 2024-03-08 22:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854486 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854819 Holden believes society values money over morals and lacks individuality.


--P7, Group 6 (Elina come back --me/Kathy)

]]> 2024-03-08 22:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854819 While some readers of Catcher in the Rye may think Holden Caulfield enjoys his lavish life, he disagrees with the phoniness and dishonesty behind it. https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854984 2024-03-08 22:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911854984 https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856665 Holden's criticisms of lawyers have been influenced by his viewings of their duplicitous behavior he deems as phony.


(P7 Group 5)

]]> 2024-03-08 22:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856665 Thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856808 In the critically acclaimed novel "The Catcher in the Rye", written by J.D. Salinger, one of Holden's social criticisms is how standards of conduct mold children into adults that pursue a high-paying job that receives praise and recognition and a specific style of life that is "phony".

]]> 2024-03-08 22:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856808 thesis https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856912 Holden Caulfield, the main character of Catcher in the Rye, believes that society only does charitable acts for the admiration of others and isolates people who don't conform to their expectations of how people should act.

(P7 Group 8)

]]> 2024-03-08 22:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911856912 Thesis Statement https://padlet.com/harveye13/tcb68omh2qw9xlyf/wish/2911859434 Holden Caulfield criticizes society's fake interactions where individuals value wealth and admiration as well as their focus on shallow topics like social status and whether or not they fit in.

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