1. Exploring Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye
Holden's red hunting hat giving him courage, his need for clarity is shown with the windows, and his comparison with the ducks all help Holden learn and mature throughout this novel. ... Every time Holden puts his red hunting hat on he gains courage, as if he is a different person and that person does not care what anyone else thought but him. "I put my red hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice, 'Sleep tight, ya morons!'... I'd put on my red hunting cap when I was in the cab, just fo...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School