Symbolism And Themes Of Catcher In The Rye
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Prompt One: A astute critic points out that “the surface of meaning
____ plot, character, setting, symbol, irony, imagery, metaphor____ provide
the controlling context within which we interpret meaning.” In an
organized, insightful essay, examine how the different symbols in J.D.
Salinger’s ....
Middle of paper
.... literature into the novel. Salinger is
able to tie these two elements together and create a reoccurring idea
behind various symbols and a main theme of the progression of maturity and
reality. This reality and realization that Holden must face is that he is
unable to protect the innocence in the world from the cruel reality in
which we live in. In Holden’s first mind of thought he thinks it should be
his duty to protect the innocence.
Holden tells Phoebe he would like to be “the catche ....
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Page count: 7 (approximately 250 words per page)
