Hat

Holden's red hunting hat is mentioned a few times throughout the book. I think his hat symbolizes his need to be isolated from the society. I think his hat allows him to alienate himself from others. However, I also think his hat symbolizes his desire to be unique and to stick out from the rest. The hat symbolizes his urge to be different from everyone around him. But at the same time, he mentions he is somewhat self-conscious when he is wearing the hat which goes back to his desire to isolate from the society. I think Holden wanted to be left alone but also wanted people to pay attention to him. Holden was a very confused character who really didn't know what he wanted from the world. I think the hat was a symbol of self-protection against the things and people of the world.