SparkNotes: The Catcher in the Rye: Holden’s Red Hunting Hat.
The red hunting hat represents Holden’s uniqueness and individuality. Another symbol reveals about how Holden wants the world to be. The Museum of Natural History’s displays interest Holden because they never change. Symbols uncover how Holden views his life.
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Symbols Catcher in the Rye has 3 main symbols. The main symbols of the book are the red hunting hat, the ducks at central park, and the museum. The red hunting hat is the biggest symbol in the book catcher in the rye. The red hunting hat is a symbol because it symbolizes Holden's insecurity without the hat.
The red hunting cap: The hat seems to represent Holden’s isolation. He always pulled his hat down when he didn’t feel like engaging in a situation, for example when Ackley kept talking to him.
Holden's Red Hunting Cap. Holden's red hunting cap is another small artifact of symbolic meaning. He bought it for one dollar in New York on the Saturday morning when he lost the fencing equipment. The cap is practical at times but is foolish-looking, with its extra-long bill and earflaps.
Salinger creates depth in his novel, The Catcher in the Rye, through the use of symbolism. By looking deeper into the symbols of the novel readers understand the true message he wishes to convey. The novel contains many symbols which give insight into Holden’s views and feelings; these symbols include Holden’s hunting hat, his fascination with the duck pond, and the use of the title The.
Holden's red hunting cap could also symbolize protection of childhood naivete. As Holden was talking with Phoebe at the house, he offers her the hat and makes her keep it. Since Holden has always wanted to protected the innocence of a child, it is quite likely that he gives her his cap to keep her safe.