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The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye. Images, Symbols, Motifs. Holden’s red hat. Holden likes it He feels special Wears it backward Hides behind it Feels better when Phoebe wears it His “people shooting hat”. Pencey Prep. Phonies Stradlater, Ackley. Museums. Stability Always stays the same

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The Catcher in the Rye

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  1. The Catcher in the Rye Images, Symbols, Motifs

  2. Holden’s red hat • Holden likes it • He feels special • Wears it backward • Hides behind it • Feels better when Phoebe wears it • His “people shooting hat”

  3. Pencey Prep • Phonies • Stradlater, Ackley

  4. Museums • Stability • Always stays the same • It is a constant

  5. Movies • Hates them, but goes to them • Actors don’t act • Phonies

  6. Unmade phone calls • The people Holden calls, he does not really care about – Sally, Faith • Afraid of rejection – doesn’t call Jane

  7. Allie’s Mitt • Poems in green ink • Stradlater’s essay • Represents Allie • Holden missing Allie

  8. Erasing Profanity • Trying to protect the children • Innocence and vulnerability • Doesn’t want the children to grow up

  9. The ducks • Cares about the ducks • Concern for the vulnerable

  10. “Little Shirley Beans” Record • Phoebe’s record • Cares for Phoebe • When the record breaks, Holden breaks

  11. Mummies • Museum • Stay the same • They are dead – they never change

  12. The carrousel • Makes him feel “so damn happy” • Wasn’t depressed anymore • Reaches for the gold ring – may fall • Phoebe will be ok

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