First of all I have to say why the book was entitle as it was "The Catcher in the Rye." ... After minutes of pondering Holden said "I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all." ... All through the story Salinger used Holden as the catcher on the rye to protect or try to protect the innocents of kids. ... As his duty as the catcher in the rye Holden tried to erase the first one that was on the walls, but later said "it's hopeless anyway. ... This is symbolic of the love he had and still has for his little brother; he even quotes latter that "you don't stop loving someone bec...

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Catcher in the Rye Essay Holden's speech is often sarcastic, negative and dismissive to most people he encounters. ... She's really smart" This quote shows that he thinks very highly of Phoebe and respects the fact that she is smart. ... This quote shows that Holden pays a lot of close attention to Phoebe and the way her hair looks, not something an older brother would usually do. ... This quote shows that he doesn't have much self-esteem. ...

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• Grade Level: High School