Holden Caulfield and Central Park Themes

The video explores key symbols in 'The Catcher in the Rye', such as Holden's red hunting hat, which represents his insecurities and creativity. The title itself symbolizes Holden's desire to protect children. Allie's baseball glove signifies the importance of language and poetry to Holden. The Museum of Natural History represents his wish for a stable, unchanging world, while the ducks in Central Park symbolize his anxiety about impermanence.

What does Holden's red hunting hat primarily symbolize?

• His desire for wealth

• His insecurities and creativity

• His love for nature

• His fear of adulthood

How does Holden feel when he wears his red hunting hat?

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Anxious

• Insecure

What does giving the red hunting hat to Phoebe signify?

• Holden's desire to leave

• His appreciation for her

• His need for money

• His fear of change

What is the primary theme of the symbol 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

• Holden's love for sports

• Holden's wish to protect children

• Holden's fear of animals

• Holden's desire for fame

How does Holden misinterpret the poem 'Coming Through the Rye'?

• As a tale of adventure

• As a story about wealth

• As a metaphor for adulthood

• As a fantasy about saving children

What is unique about Allie's baseball glove?

• It is a family heirloom

• It is made of gold

• It is covered in poetry

• It is signed by a famous player

What does Allie's glove symbolize for Holden?

• The desire for adventure

• The fear of losing family

• The importance of language

• The love for baseball

Why does Holden speak to Allie when in distress?

• To seek advice

• To feel connected to his past

• To plan his future

• To express his anger

What does the Museum of Natural History represent for Holden?

• A world of stability

• A site of adventure

• A symbol of change

• A place of chaos

Why is the museum both a refuge and a trap for Holden?

• It is too expensive to visit

• It is too far from home

• It is always crowded

• It is unchanging and static