Topic > Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye - 516

The Catcher in the Rye is the story of a rebellious teenager who explores the world alone. The author, Salinger, uses many tools to deepen the impression on the reader, such as connecting the title to the story intricately or creating a complex name for the protagonist. The symbols used in The Catcher in the Rye are there for a good reason, one example being how the author used the title, which is also a poem, as a symbol. Salinger also uses geographic locations, such as the Natural History Museum, as symbols. The author uses the title to create an impression on the reader making it a deliberate mistake. Holden, the protagonist, misunderstood the words of Robert Burn's poem and imagined a rye field, where he would protect all the children who risked falling. Use creativity in the style of how he misunderstood the words. Creativity is important as it is a trait that everyone desires and makes the protagonist more relatable. The title, The Catcher in the Rye, is important as it shows how Holden is a savior to all children around the world.,...