Various settings in The Catcher in the Rye serve as markers of Holden’s alienation as well as his growth. The novel begins with Holden at his school‚ Pencey Prep‚ which he is being kicked out of because of his unsuccessful grades. Throughout the novel‚ Holden acts as if he is excluded from the world. One of Holden’s previous teachers‚ Mr. Spencer explains to Holden‚ “Life is a game‚ boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules” (Salinger 8). In response Holden indirectly reveals to Mr
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The Catcher in the Rye Essay: Symbolism Throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger obtain numerous symbols that persist in the book. The symbols I have chosen display Holden Caufield’s emotions‚ actions‚ and way of life. There are three symbols unparticular that are used most regularly in the novel. I’ve selected Holden’s red hunting hat‚ the Museum of Natural History‚ and the Ducks in Central Park Lagoon. All three of these symbols have great significance in this book. In
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The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and “New Husband” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are stories where both protagonists struggle with an identity crisis. The Catcher in the Rye is a prominent tale where the protagonist‚ Holden‚ endeavors to find out who he really is‚ a “grown-up” or just an immature teenage boy. In “New Husband” Chika fights to keep her cultural identity while being pressured by her husband to assimilate into the American culture. Although both protagonists in The Catcher in the
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Holden Caulfield. The name alone insinuates thoughts of tormented teen angst and a lonesome rebel in a world filled with phonies. To say that the protagonist of J. D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye produced theories and speculation would be a gross understatement. Vast amounts of hypotheses sprang up on the deeper implications of Salinger’s famous character. According to various readers and critics‚ Holden Caulfield represents the metamorphosis from adolescence to adulthood‚ demonstrating
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Self-isolation Benedict Arnold‚ an allusion Salinger uses in The Catcher in the Rye‚ greatly helps enhance Holden’s story and contributes to the theme of isolation and loneliness. First of all‚ Benedict Arnold was a traitor‚ and hid his true identity from everybody he knew. Much like him‚ Holden pretends to be fine‚ even though he is extremely hurt and depressed because of Allie’s death. Holden gives us a glimpse of his concealment when he says that he “didn’t want anyone to know that I was even
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expression? Without the freedom to offend‚ it ceases to exist.” This explains any piece of literature will always offend someone and writers should not live in the fear to inflict someone’s penniless tender feelings which is prominent in the The Catcher and the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ which has a reputation of inappropriate graphic content and the repeated use of vulgar language. However‚ many believe these elements are integral to literature and students should not be subjected to censorship in liberal
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Salinger uses symbols to help readers understand the overall message and theme of his book The Catcher in the Rye. From Holden’s red hunting hat to Allie’s baseball mitt‚ symbols are constantly being thrown into the story. One other symbol that I think is highly significant is the ducks in Central Park. Ducks? How can ducks be a symbol? As odd as it may sound‚ ducks are a major theme in The Catcher and the Rye. They have extreme importance to Holden. We first learn of Holden’s worry for the ducks in
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Claudia. Aguilar Ms. McMaughn ENG 4C Nov‚ 17/2011 The Cather in the Rye Symbol Assignment Throughout the novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger a symbol that my group chose that we believe represents Holden is the ducks at Central park south. Holden repeatedly asks people where the ducks go because he likes the ducks staying where they are. Holden worries about the ducks at Central park south “But I didn’t see any ducks around . . . but I didn’t see a single duck. I thought
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High schools are discussing on wether to include classical books that contain sensitive material‚ such as‚ Catcher In The Rye in their curriculums for the safety of their students. Although many critics think that profanity is excessive‚ The Catcher In The Rye should be included in high school curriculums to provide realistic language that is used frequently in society. Catcher In The Rye contains copious mounts of profanity that could harm the minds of students and teachers. Therefore‚ Many organizations
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People sometimes choose to the truth due to the evil that covers the truth. However‚ the truth will always unravel. A clear example of the truth coming out is shown in the novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger and in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause” written by Stewart Stern. Holden in “The Catcher in the Rye” is portrayed as a narcissistic teenage boy‚ but later gains sympathy from the readers from his extreme grief of the death of his brother. On the other hand‚ Jim in “Rebel Without a
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