Symbolism - The Catcher in the Rye
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Catcher In the Rye – Symbolism essay
École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité
Presented for: Mrs, McNeil
Presented by student: Jean-François Daoust
March 28th 2014
Symbolism of The Catcher in the Rye
Published in 1951, “The Catcher in the Rye” was possibly J. D. Stallinger’s most memorable piece of work. He presented many different symbols to the reader and made it visible of their importance by constantly repeating it throughout Holden’s character. Symbolism such as Holden’s brother who died, Allie, Holden’s red hunting hat and the museum he visits often are some of the major symbolism that reveals in depth Holden’s character.
First and foremost, throughout the story, Holden’s younger brother Allie who died many years ago shows a major symbol and explanation as to revealing Holden’s character. Often during the novel, Holden will remember events or incidents involving Allie. It is noticeable that Holden’s attitude changes when he thinks or mentions his story of his past with Allie. He writes a composition about Allie’s baseball glove for his roommate Stradlater and also mentions he broke his hand punching all of the windows in the garage when he slept there the night Allie died. The death of his brother created a big impact in his life more or less because Holden thought of Allie as being one of the few people who were not phony in the world. He evens finds his brother D. B to be a bit phony at times. Purity is the way Holden describes his brother Allie in the story and it is clear that Holden admires Allie as a role model. He is whom Holden compares the rest of the world too. Allie’s death created a major disturbance in Holden’s life.
As equally important, Holden’s hat represents a major piece of symbolism in the story. Bought for only a buck in New York on the day he lost the fencing equipment, the hat becomes a representation of Holden’s appeal to unusual
Catcher In the Rye – Symbolism essay
École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité
Presented for: Mrs, McNeil
Presented by student: Jean-François Daoust
March 28th 2014
Symbolism of The Catcher in the Rye
Published in 1951, “The Catcher in the Rye” was possibly J. D. Stallinger’s most memorable piece of work. He presented many different symbols to the reader and made it visible of their importance by constantly repeating it throughout Holden’s character. Symbolism such as Holden’s brother who died, Allie, Holden’s red hunting hat and the museum he visits often are some of the major symbolism that reveals in depth Holden’s character.
First and foremost, throughout the story, Holden’s younger brother Allie who died many years ago shows a major symbol and explanation as to revealing Holden’s character. Often during the novel, Holden will remember events or incidents involving Allie. It is noticeable that Holden’s attitude changes when he thinks or mentions his story of his past with Allie. He writes a composition about Allie’s baseball glove for his roommate Stradlater and also mentions he broke his hand punching all of the windows in the garage when he slept there the night Allie died. The death of his brother created a big impact in his life more or less because Holden thought of Allie as being one of the few people who were not phony in the world. He evens finds his brother D. B to be a bit phony at times. Purity is the way Holden describes his brother Allie in the story and it is clear that Holden admires Allie as a role model. He is whom Holden compares the rest of the world too. Allie’s death created a major disturbance in Holden’s life.
As equally important, Holden’s hat represents a major piece of symbolism in the story. Bought for only a buck in New York on the day he lost the fencing equipment, the hat becomes a representation of Holden’s appeal to unusual
Cited: J.D, Stalinger. “The Catcher in the Rye”. Boston: Little Brown, 1951, Print