J. D. Salinger (Article & Questions)

Read this New York Times article about the author of Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger. Answer these questions as you read the article. This is due Thursday:

1. How does the writer of the article define Salinger's trick of literary irony? (It's 9 or 10 paragraphs into the article)
2. Describe how Salinger eventually reacted to his new found fame in the article and describe what he did.
3. What was the title of Salinger's short story the New Yorker decided to print in 1941? Why did they wait until five years later to finally print the story?

After reading this New York Times article about J.D. Salinger's life briefly describe your impression of him as a person. What kind of person does he sound like to you? Please use two or three examples from the article to support your impression of Salinger.

This assignment is due at the start of class Thursday. Let me know if you have any questions.