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    A symbol is defined as an object that represents something abstract by association‚ resemblance‚ or convention. In J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye‚ Salinger uses a vinyl record to represent Holden Caulfield’s belief of childhood innocence. Throughout the novel‚ Holden maintains the belief that adults are evil and “phony”‚ while young children are immaculate. In chapter 16‚ Holden purchases an LP record for his younger sister‚ Phoebe. Holden describes the artist‚ Estelle Fletcher

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    What is The Meaning of This? A sense of meaning is needed in humans or else we become discouraged and lost and can even end up looking for meaning in harmful ways. People who cannot find in meaning in their life are susceptible to cults and manipulation from others as well as depression. In J.D. Salinger’s novel the catcher in the Rye‚ The main character (Holden) is having difficulty finding the meaning of life. Everyone is bound to spend some

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    Option 8:A symbolic item to me. In the book The Catch in the Rye‚ there are several items that have symbolic meaning to Holden. For example‚ Holden is really curious when he focuses on the duck’s habit. Especially when they disappear during the cold time and come back on warm time. This makes him thought about the question which is hard for him to answer: why do young people died. Holden has asked Mr.Spencer about what might happen to the duck.Then He thinks about himself and his brother. This

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    thematic development. Using Catcher in the Rye show how J.D. Salinger uses symbols to develop a theme. In the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D. Salinger‚ words and objects are used as symbols to aid in thematic development. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work‚ through the use of symbols‚ the painfulness of growing up‚ is developed in The Catcher of the Rye. Symbols are objects‚ characters‚ figures‚ and colors used to represent abstract

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    Catcher in the Rye is a coming of age story that tells the tale of Holden Caulfield‚ a troubled young man who throughout the novel‚ is presented with various symbols. The symbols are clearly made evident by Holden’s (J.D. Salinger’s) constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so important and their symbolism is directly related to the major themes of the novel. Three symbols seemed to have a higher president over the others‚ those are the central park ducks‚ the museum of natural history

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    Rob Ferrara Ms. Groark English II Honors 26 February 2009 A World of Poor Choices The exciting novel The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger expresses the free will of choice. Salinger cleverly conveys how decisions can alter a person’s perspective of their peer. Holden Caulfield‚ the protagonist‚ is a young teenager who has emotional instability and behavioral concerns. Holden acts immaturely extensively throughout the book. Holden invents a world where adulthood is the emblem of superficiality

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    Period 4- English 10/31/12 The Catcher in the Rye Martha Beck once said‚ “If you want to end your isolation‚ you must be honest about what you want at a core level and decide to go after it.” Isolation throughout one’s life‚ whether hidden or manifest‚ proceeds to deeper perspectives and interpretations of certain aspects. Throughout the classic novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ a troubled teenage boy seems to be excluded and alienated from his surroundings. Holden

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    The Catcher in the Rye Holden Caulfield in‚ The Catcher in the Rye‚ written by J.D. Salinger‚ lives a troubled life of not really caring about the repercussions of his actions. Holden’s beliefs on life are very narrow minded and he is very judgmental of everyone around him. Holden also has a strong belief that mostly everyone in the world is a phony. This ties into Holden’s wants of becoming a catcher in the rye when he is older. In the future Holden wants to become the catcher in the rye to

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    “The Element of Innocence” “I’d just be the catcher in the rye and all. I know it’s crazy‚ but that’s the only thing I’d really like to be.” (Salinger 173). Innocence can have an array of meanings. However‚ for Holden Caulfield‚ innocence means preserving the most important points in life‚ keeping them in a standstill form of art. The idea of innocence in Holden’s point of view is somewhat altered‚ leaving him to think that death of his brother‚ Allie‚ won’t be so hard to deal with if he protects

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    Topic a.) Catcher in the Rye Essay The fantasy and the desire of a teenage boy lost from reality In this essay I will explain a quote which is linked to the title as well as to the main character Holden Caulifield’s desires and in turn the themes that are in the book which also represent the quote. “The Catcher in the Rye” is an important saying that will tie the book together. Holden is a boy that is depressed‚ sick and he is really confused about his life. The one person he always wants

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