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Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye

The Carrousel's Gold Ring

Continuity in symbolism

Coming of Age

Holden's character

Relationships with others

How J.D Salinger uses symbols to send a message

Fear/Loss

Innocence and childhood

Acceptance

Radio City Music Hall

The Catcher

Is fake and unauthentic

The ultimate show for Holden to hate

Holden misinterprets this text

Still identifies with this character

Allie's Baseball Glove

Definition

Holden's Red Hunting Cap

Demonstrates Holden's simultaneous disdain for social norms, and his inability to fit in or find his place.

Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Symbolism can take different forms. Generally, it is an object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.

Comes up in major moments of the text

Symbolizes youth and also loss

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