Why is Stradlater upset about the composition?
He is upset because the composition was supposed to be about a room or a place while Holden wrote about an object. Holden believed that he had done it right, he had written a descriptive piece. Stradlater was angry because it didn’t follow all the rules; it had to be descriptive of a house or room.
Why does Holden destroy the composition?
Why do you think Holden destroys the composition instead of rewriting it or just keeping it for himself? Holden is enraged when Stradlater criticizes his composition because it is about his brother Allie’s glove. It is extremely painful subject for him and the incident causes him to lash out.
What does erasing profanity symbolize in The Catcher in the Rye?
In The Catcher in the Rye, what does Holden erasing the profanity symbolize? Holden erasing profanity symbolically represents his desire to preserve innocence and protect children from the competitive real world, which is associated with his affinity for his childhood and fear of becoming an adult.
Why does Holden say Phoebe lost innocence?
Holden loves and cares very deeply about Phoebe, his younger sister, and feels very protective towards her. He has a good deal of survivor’s guilt because of his younger brother Allie’s leukemia death, even though he had nothing to do with it. This makes Phoebe’s well-being all the more important to him.
What is the carousel symbolic of?
The Carousel symbolizes youth, innocence, memories, childhood, infinity, and a pattern that doesn’t change. The carousel is similar to the museum in the way that they both symbolize Holden not wanting to move forward, or on, with his life. The carousel goes around and around. It never goes anywhere.
What is the gold ring on a carousel?
A brass ring is a small grabbable ring that a dispenser presents to a carousel rider during the course of a ride. Usually there are a large number of iron rings and one brass one, or just a few. It takes some dexterity to grab a ring from the dispenser as the carousel rotates.
What is the most important symbol in The Catcher in the Rye?
red hunting hat
Why did Holden visit Mr Spencer?
Holden decides to visit Mr. Spencer in the beginning of the novel in order to say goodbye to the teacher. Holden feels that he should say goodbye to Mr. Spencer because he is the only teacher that Holden actually liked at Pencey.
What does Holden realize at the end?
Holden’s attitude shifts near the end of The Catcher In The Rye when he realizes Phoebe and other children must be allowed to “grab for the gold ring,” to choose their own risks and take them, even though their attempts may be dangerous.
What does the gold ring on the carousel symbolize?
The rider might even fall. So the gold ring represents a hope, a dream, and the chances that we must take to grab it. It is a major step for Holden to accept that kids will grab for the gold ring and adults must let them. It is part of life and part of growing up.