Sunday, December 5, 2010
Cats Sleep 16 to 18 Hours Per Day
Looking back at the Catcher in the Rye there was a reoccurring idea that I don't remember talking about but have wondered about. I noticed in the book Holden's concern for the Ducks. He seems to be more troubled about the ducks dying rather than awaiting their return. Holden has experienced death more than once with his brother Allie and James Castle, so his mind can't help but have thoughts of death. I just think that this motif helps back up that death is a huge theme in both the book and Holden's life.
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You know now that you mention that I completely agree with you. I never put two and two together when Holden would talk about the ducks all the time. He seemed worried that they would all die instead of making it back safe. Yes death is another motif that was carried throughout the entire book.
ReplyDeleteI never had put two and two together either, but that does make a lot of sense. He had even brought up the ducks to the taxi driver! That's just crazy. He seemed very concerned about them. Good catch Annie!
ReplyDeleteAWWWW!!! This is such a sad thought! But I think you've got your quack-er on the button! That was a very secretively wise addition Salinger made to this book. The way he cares about the ducks is very sweet, innocent, and genuine. I wonder if that is because he knows they can't be "phonies".
ReplyDeleteAnnie i never looked at it that way, but you really got that right. Now that i am thinking about that. It all makes sense. He is always getting worked up whenever someone is talking about death.
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