Journal Entry

I am going to blog about the symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye. I'm only going to talk about one object, though and that object is Holden's red hunter's hat. I think his red hat symbolizes his independence and rebellion. His red hat is so different and unique, just like how Holden wants to be. He wears it to make other people think that he has a lot of individuality and uniqueness. Other times, though, Holden is afraid to wear his hat for fear of what others will think of him. I think that this symbolizes that Holden is very self-conscious and he is very dependent on what others think of him. His unique hat really just symbolizes Holden's inner turmoil of wanting independence but also his need for a companion.