...The Catcher in the Rye Essay The usage of symbolism within the text, The Catcher in the Rye, enhances the reader’s understanding of Holden’s characterization, life, and past. All of which can be known through one specific symbol very close to Holden’s heart, Allie’s baseball mitt. Allie’s baseball mitt unearths a different side of Holden that not many people see; however, this is a difficult side of Holden to see because of how little he shows it. To understand why Holden is so attached to Allie’s old baseball mitt, the should first know who Allie was, and why he is so important to Holden. Allie was Holden’s younger brother who, at a young age, passed away from leukemia. Allie and Holden had been close when they were growing up; therefore,...
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...in most cases, symbolism in literature is not this simple. The usage of symbols in literature or movies can provoke the audience to make deeper connections between physical objects and intangible concepts. Many professionals such as J.D. Salinger incorporate symbols in their work to advance the storyline and to add depth. Symbols in The Catcher in the Rye include Allie’s baseball mitt and Holden’s red hunting hat, while symbols in Into the Wild include mountains and the burning of money. Also, the titles of the works these characters appear in, (The Catcher in the Rye and Into the Wild) represent something deeper than they seem. By choosing to portray the work with a title yet to be understood until the work is observed, the audience becomes intrigued. What does the title mean? Is this a reference to baseball? Does this movie relate to nature? In order to find out, the individual must indulge and discover the true meaning for...
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...Holden battles with the reality of adulthood that has turn a different turn on his life. We get to this stage where we fear to grow up and see what will be coming for us next in the future. Salinger’s novel clearly displays the experience of being isolated from multiple activities which can lead to the theme of alienation, the creation of the character (Holden) and also the symbolism which can be unnoticed. Salinger tries to convey a message with his writing to also displaying human connection is a must. The theme of “The Catcher in the Rye” is alienation which connects to Holden (the protagonist)...
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