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catcher and the rye
Title: catcher and the rye
Category: Literature / Novels
Details: Words: 487 | Pages: 2.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
catcher and the rye
CATCHER IN THE RYE
In The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger used symbolism throughout the novel. Four major symbols were the ducks, the Museum of Natural History, the hunting hat, and Jane Gallagher. They all represent Holden in a way, and Salinger uses these symbols very well. While Holden is wandering around New York City, he asks many people about what happens to the ducks in the pond when it freezes. I think …showed first 75 words of 487 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 487 total…He also becomes more and more attached to the hat throughout the story, which represents also his fantasy of becoming a catcher in the rye. J.D. Salinger’s use of symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye is very helpful in conveying hidden messages. He uses different symbols to use these messages, such as Jane, the Museum, the hunting hat, and the ducks. They all represent Holden, showing the way he thinks and acts.
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