J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye and Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities . This essay discusses J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye" and Tom Wolfe's "The Bonfire of the Vanities". It shows how Salinger's novel portrays the challenging of authority during a period of Conservatism, while Wolfe exposes the pathetic nature of the rich and famous cliques of 1980s. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 4830 Comparison Rye Vanities.doc Price: 53.70