1. Themes in The Catcher in the Rye
One of the main symbols used in the novel, is the red hunting hat. Salinger uses Holden's red hunting hat as a symbol of uniqueness and individuality. ... As seen in the quote "I put on this red Hunting Hat that I'd bought that morning.... at a sports store right after I lost those foils.... The phrase "I took my old hunting hat out of my pocket while I walked and put it on. ... The red hunting hat acts as a symbol of Holden's uniqueness and individuality. ...
- Word Count: 1201
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