Symbolism And Themes Of Catcher In The Rye

Part I of Essay
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 ....

Part II of Essay
.... 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 catcher in the rye”. Holden throughout the novel always feels he has to protect innocence. When Holden thinks of the catcher in the rye he thinks ....