(211) Phoebe's choice of that particular horse tells the reader that Phoebe is more genuine than characters that Holden has seen. Conversely it also suggests that she too is able to be fake like Holden is, but also able to see what is real. The song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", has a jazzy sound that seems out of place on a carrousel ride; the whole song from the tone and message to the actual lyrics, are ironic, just do not flow into the standard carrousel scene. In fact the lyrics are ironic. The readers know that Holden is inevitably leaving school no matter what happens, and she holds out hope and honestly believes that Holden will come back after their reconciliation. Interestingly enough Holden isn't just leaving school he is also leaving behind his childhood, and along with that Phoebe. In theory, Holden and Phoebe entire argument over whether or not he should come back to school could truly be about his leaving her behind when he grows up and his need to let go and move on. This pattern of Holden's, always leaving from one place to start brand new in another with the hope that at least no one will know him in a new place is constantly recurring. On the surface this may show his fear of growing up and "facing facts"and his hope of retaining innocence. Although this is a valid interpretation, it seems that, more than running away from his childhood, Holden is caught in a muddled search for the experiences of an adult while still holding onto his memories of adolescence and the concept that are fixed in his mind. Golden Rings.
Throughout the novel, Holden keeps coming back to things the give him protection and people that teach him how to protect him-self, towards the end of his childhood readers can see Holden growing out of the need or allusion of comfort protection gave him as a child. Not until the last few pages does this strong facade of what protection is to him as a child begin to slightly crack and expose him to some degree.
So what is Catcher in the Rye really about??? ... So what is The Catcher in the Rye actually about? ... "The Catcher in the Rye" is a story of an emotionally disturbed young sixteen year old boy named Holden Caulfield. ... I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. ... John Hinkley may have been trying to impress Jody Foster, but he was also a big Catcher in the Rye fan. ...
Catcher in the Rye The American Dream for family will greatly vary between people, as it should. ... In the Catcher in the Rye Holden and His "Phony" Family the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, interacts with many people throughout J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye, but probably none have as much impact on him as certain members of his immediate family. ... Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, Holden describes and interacts with various members of his family. ...
Catcher in the Rye Holden and His "Phony" Family The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, interacts with many people throughout J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye, but probably none have as much impact on him as certain members of his immediate family. ... Throughout The Catcher in the Rye, Holden describes and interacts with various members of his family. ...
In the novel Catcher in the Rye Holden is a character that has many idealistic thoughts. ... Holden tells Phoebe about a dream of wanting to be the catcher in the rye. ... Holden had to let go of his ideal about being the catcher in the rye because it was not realistic. ...
The Catcher In The Rye J.D. Salinger The Catcher In The Rye, by J.D. ... The Catcher In The Rye was a somewhat ironic title, occurring twice throughout the book. ... Haden replies that he wants to be the "catcher" in the rye. ... Once you have read The Catcher In The Rye we are reminded of the innocence of youth. ...
Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye is frequently being banned from high schools. ... Although it does contain invective speech and sexual connotations, The Catcher in the Rye by J. ... It may be obvious why so many high schools are banning Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. ... Another cardinal notion for teenagers who are entering adulthood is the central theme of The Catcher in the Rye, the loss of innocence. ... I'd just be the catcher in the rye and all. (173) When Holden divulges that he wishes to be the catcher in the rye, he is unveiling his desire to protect childhood...
"The Catcher in the Rye" Reflection The title "The Catcher in the Rye" is to symbolize how Holden wants to protect the innocence of little kids. In the novel he told Phoebe that he wants to be the catcher in the rye, he would stand at the edge of a cliff as children play around with him, and he would catch them before they ran too close to the cliff. ... Salinger called the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" because it signifies how even though Holden is the way he is; he still has the innocence of a little child inside of him. ...
The Catcher in the Rye has been called one of the greatest pieces of American literature throughout the 1950's. ... I have to say that there is a possibility that The Catcher in the Rye is a bad influence on young children. ... The book The Catcher in the Rye exemplifies how difficult it can be for some teens' life. ... On the other hand, the book The Catcher in the Rye really does not go far from the boundary. ... The Catcher in the Rye is a classic book that has been read in high schools all across the world. ...
