Use of Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye and The...

Use Of Symbolism In The Catcher In The Rye and The Great Gatsby There are many writers like James Joyce, Patrick Kananach and Thomas Moore who use symbolism to convey and support indirect meaning in their writings. J.D. Salinger and F. Scott Fitzgerald both use symbolism in similar ways. In both The Catcher In The Rye and The Great Gatsby, the authors used symbolism to convey emotions and reality. In The Catcher In The Rye, J.D. Salinger uses Holdens red hunting cap, the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History and kings in the back row as symbols whose meanings help tell the story. Holdens red hunting hat stands for Holdens disapproval of adult society and phonies. Although, Holden and his hat are out of place in New†¦show more content†¦Fitzgerald also uses colors for symbolism. The color white is used many times in the story. The author uses white to describe Gatsbys clothes and his mansion. The color white represents Gatsbys innocence and pure heart. The color yellow is also used throughout the story as a symbol of corruption and death. The car that Gatsby drives was yellow and his yellow car killed Myrtle. The flower that Daisy is named after is white on the outside and yellow in the middle. Daisy seems innocent on the outside, but her real character is as corrupt and greedy as Toms. Throughout The Catcher In The Rye and The Great Gatsby, symbolism is used to paint mental pictures for the reader. The symbols used allow the reader to foresee the characters emotions, beliefs and values. Ultimately, the authors uses of symbols make both novels more interesting andShow MoreRelated Use Of Symbolism In The Catcher In The Rye and The Great Gatsby804 Words   |  4 PagesUse Of Symbolism In â€Å"The Catcher In The Rye† and â€Å"The Great Gatsby† There are many writers like James Joyce, Patrick Kananach and Thomas Moore who use symbolism to convey and support indirect meaning in their writings. J.D. Salinger and F. 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