. It makes him seem to be different from others since he is the only one to be wearing such a hat and people thinks that it is quite odd when they saw him wear it. He also becomes more and more attached to the hat throughout the story, which represents also his fantasy of becoming a catcher in the rye.J.D. Salingers use of symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye is very helpful in conveying hidden messages. He uses different symbols to use these messages, such as Jane, the Museum, the hunting hat, and the ducks. They all represent Holden, showing the way he thinks and acts....
