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The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye Essay Topics

1.

What does it mean to be a “catcher in the rye”? Why is this a compelling idea for Holden?

2.

How does the symbolic meaning of Holden’s red hunting hat change throughout the novel?

3.

How does Holden’s subjective narration work in the novel? What does it do to a reader’s understanding of his character and the plot of the book?

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