Key Ideas

1. Holden Caulfield's cynicism and disillusionment
Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye, expresses deep cynicism and disillusionment with society. He believes that most people are phony, and he often feels alienated and disconnected from those around him.

2. Holden's obsession with innocence
Holden is fascinated by the idea of innocence and wants to protect it. He sees children as the epitome of innocence and wants to be a 'catcher in the rye' to prevent them from falling into the corrupt and adult world.

3. Holden's red hunting hat
Holden often wears a red hunting hat....
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