When Holden goes back to visit the museum he notices the writing of the f-word on the walls.
This is shown through the graffiti at the school and museum.
…show more content… This idea is symbolized when Holden revisits the museum and school. At the beginning of the story the title holds little meaning for the reader but when Holden explains what he wants to be when he grows up the title becomes a symbol of Holden himself and his struggle to transition to an adult. One of the first and most important examples of symbolism found in the novel is the title Catcher in the Rye. Throughout Catcher in the Rye, symbolism illustrates Holden’s struggle with transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. Catcher in the Rye is laced with clues of Holden’s struggle with the rite of passage. Salinger offers the reader a glimpse into the mind of a young teen protagonist, Holden Caulfield, as he seeks to establish his identity. Show More Symbolism in Catcher in the Rye In Catcher in the Rye author J.
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