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Gabriel, Bervelyn Ms. Carpick ENGL30S January 14, 2016 Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye: What’s in Holden’s Head? In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, many symbols and images relate to the main character, Holden. Many of these symbols represent how Holden sees the life around him and what kind of person is Holden Caulfield. Such symbols include the red hunting hat, the ducks in Lagoon Lake, the museum, broken glass, a carousel, catcher in the rye, cigarettes and smoking, Allie’s baseball mitt, and the Little Shirley Beans record. These symbols are essential, for they are what started off with what looks significantly small, but later becomes the things that are essential to Holden growing up and becoming who he will become at the end of the chapter: acc ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬epted. After Holden accidentally leaves the fencing equipment on the subway and with his teammates angry at him, Holden goes off to buy a red hunting hat that he finds in a shop in New York. This red hunting hat is symbolic becau se it represents Holden’s true character. For instance, when Holden returns to his room after visiting Mr. Spencer, he grabs his hunting hat and wears it by swinging â€Å"the old peak way around to the back–very corny, [he]’ll admit, but [he] like[s] it that way† (18). This represents Holden’s character as a person who likes doing corny things, such wearing this red hunting hat in an odd, but corny way. However, even though Holden likes this hat, he only wears it in private and not inShow MoreRelatedThe Fall From Innocence : An Inescapable Reality Of Life2053 Words   |  9 PagesThis transition is characterized by one fundamental aspect -- change. In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, 17 year-old protagonist Holden Caulfield gradually begins to grasp this concept and change his perspectives on life. The story begins with Holden failing out of yet another school; â€Å"one of the worst schools [Holden has] ever went to. It was full of pho nies. And mean guys† (167). To avoid returning home, Holden leaves school two days early to New York City, where he encounters and interactsRead MoreAnalyzing Novels Short Stories1166 Words   |  5 PagesIdentifying essential plot points will help you to analyze, interpret, and explain the story. The plot is the main sequence of events that make up the story. In short stories the plot is usually centered around one experience or significant moment * What is the most important event? * How is the plot structured? Is it linear, chronological or does it move around? * Is the plot believable? Characterization Characterization deals with how the characters in the story are described. In shortRead MoreAnalysis Of The Book A New Hope 2190 Words   |  9 PagesChapter 1 – Every Trip Is a Quest (Except When It s Not) Response List the five aspects of the QUEST and then apply them to something you have read (or viewed) in the form used on pages 3†5. A quest must consist of a â€Å"quester† or character pursuing said quest, a destination, justification to journey to that destination, challenges the quester faces along the way and, finally, the true reason for making the journey. A movie that undoubtedly mirrors these components is Star Wars Episode IV: A New