"The mysteries of Holden Caulfield" is about the symbolism in "The Catcher in the Rye" and what this reveals about the character Holden. Could use a conclusion, we didnt have to put one.
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In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger there are many insights about Holden Caulfield revealed by symbols, which would otherwise remain unclear. School, the checkerboard, the museum, and cigarettes and alcohol are all symbolic of Holden. These symbols tell us things about Holden that he doesn't tell us straight out. This essay will discuss many symbols in the book and what they tell us about Holden.
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…Allie had died. When Stradlater read the paper about the mitt, he criticized Holden and the paper. Holden got uncomfortable and tore up the paper. This event made him very cautious about going into his past again. The museum shows us about Holden's cautious side. He always does whatever he feels like. He fails school, drinks, smokes, and gets in fights, but he just can't relive his past. It is one of his largest obstacles.
…Allie had died. When Stradlater read the paper about the mitt, he criticized Holden and the paper. Holden got uncomfortable and tore up the paper. This event made him very cautious about going into his past again. The museum shows us about Holden's cautious side. He always does whatever he feels like. He fails school, drinks, smokes, and gets in fights, but he just can't relive his past. It is one of his largest obstacles.
