Spencer takes an aggressive approach with Holden whereas Mr. The only teachers who truly understand Holden’s worth are Mr. Most people think of museums as a place for children go on a rainy day, which …show more content… In school, Holden’s lacks attention causing him to guard his knowledge from teachers. In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden exhibits childlike tendencies throughout the entire book but they are most apparent when he is at the Museum of Natural History. The museum not only symbolizes Holden’s youthful spirit but also his true intelligence through this symbol, Salinger suggests that childhood innocence is frequently stifled by the need to conform to social norms in school atmospheres.
In the novel The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Holden Caulfield has many struggles in his life which he has to face alone, but the museums around New York City reveal what is underneath his cold, independent persona. Show More The Symbolism of The Museum in The Catcher in the Rye
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