The Catcher In The Rye Symbolism by Jasmine Sandoval

What does it mean to be a "catcher in the rye"?

32876 — 2015-12-11 20:22:51 UTC

To be a catcher in the rye means to catch every single child that is about to fall into the abyss.

From what does Holden want to save children?

2015-12-11 20:26:58 UTC

Holden wants to save the children from losing their innocence. He's witnessed what happens to people,and himself, as they grow older and are faced with real world issues.

What does the cliff represent?

2015-12-11 20:27:33 UTC

The cliff represents children growing up and entering the real world. When they enter this world of phonies they lose their innocence.

How is the idea of a catcher related to other events or people in Holden's life?

2015-12-11 20:27:50 UTC

The idea of a catcher in the rye relates to the children in Holden's life, specifically his dead brother Allie and his younger sister Phoebe. Holden really loves his brother Allie because he was a good kid and then he grew up. got ill, and died. Phoebe is also is an innocent child and Holden loves her. He wants to protect her from the phony world. This idea also relates to Jame Castle committing suicide by falling out of a window