99 pages • 3 hours read
The Catcher in the Rye
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951
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Essay Topics
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What does it mean to be a “catcher in the rye”? Why is this a compelling idea for Holden?
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How does the symbolic meaning of Holden’s red hunting hat change throughout the novel?
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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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