The first literary device, which constitutes the development of this major theme in the book The Catcher in the rye, is characterization. ... I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all." Holden envisions himself a catcher in a field of rye. ... A few examples of these symbols are the catcher in the rye, the ducks in the Central Park lagoon, Holden's red hunting cap, and the carrousel's gold ring. When Holden hears the boy singing the song "comin' thro' the rye", Holden admits to Phoebe that he wants to be the catcher in the rye. ...

• Word Count: 1143
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Salinger's novel, The Catcher in the Rye, portrays the life of a teenager, Holden Caulfield, and the conflicts he has to face. ... His childish character also gives him the "romantic" mind which is blocking him from the realism in the society he lives in. ... His interest for the book The Great Gatsby shows that he is a romantic because he admires the romantic character James Gatsby. ... Holden does so by taking on a role as a defender and guardian of the innocent: "The Catcher in the Rye." ... He wears the cap backwards symbolizing "the catcher." ...

• Word Count: 2258
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

I will comment on their style of writing and the techniques they use to present their characters. ... This creates a very important effect, it helps the reader get a clearer picture of each child's life because it helps them get lost in the characters that they actually believe what they are reading is real it may also give them a better understanding of the characters thoughts and feelings if they think that that could actually happen. ... Both writers base some of the thoughts and feelings of the child characters Davy and Paddy, by looking back at their own lives. ...

• Word Count: 2123
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School