Analysis of J.D. Salinger’s use of symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye is a prerequisite for any analysis of J.D. Salinger’s theme in The catcher in the Rye. Symbolism is a central part of The Catcher in the Rye and prevails throughout Salinger’s novel. His use of symbolism is not always obvious, however, as Salinger’s symbolism leaves a lot for the reader to decide, which can quite often …showed first 75 words of 1130 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1130 total…than attempting to shield children from the suffering that is sure to accompany maturing. This suffering was illustrated as a fall from a cliff in the catcher in the rye scene, while it is a simple fall from a horse in the carousel scene. The difference between the two illustrations is critical and painfully obvious – Maturation is a simple fall, you might a break a bone or two in the process but you’ll live.