Catcher+In+The+Rye+Symbolism!!!!

__**Opening Activity:**__ Everyone in the group will pair up. One partner will read a list of colors alound, and the other partner will write down the first object, emotion or sense (sight, smell, sound, taste, feel) that comes to mind. Then, the partners will switch and repeat the exercise
 * How much does the use of color in literature affect our view of the situtation
 * What other novels have we read that use color to manipulate the reader's feelings about the characters, setting, etc.

Red= Passion, strength, energy, fire, agression, love Green= Nature, bad spirits, spring, fertility, inexperience Yellow= Joy, happiness, wealth, friendship, jealousy Orange= Energy, balance, flamboyance, desire, gaudiness Blue= Peace, unity, harmony, confidence, wisdom Violet= Sensuality, spirituality, mystery, confusion Black= Power, sophistication, elegance, anonymity White= Purity, simplicity, security, cowardice
 * __Color Symbolism__**

The main colors used by Salinger are green (the ink on Allie's baseball glove) and red (the red hunting hat). Why does Salinger choose to only use these colors, and more importantly, why does he not use the other colors? Which of Holden's traits determine what his color is? Consider Ivy from __The Village__, she associated a color with every person she met. What would Holden's color be, or what emotions dominate most of his actions?


 * __Questions:__

1.** In chapters 12-16, Holden takes 3 or 4 taxicabs to different clubs around New York. What is the significance of the yellow taxi and why does Holden feel the need to move aroun constantly?
 * 2.** Holden's relationship with women has come up in previous book group meetings, but a conclusion was never reached. Holden's incident with the Sunny, the prostitute, and Maurice provides a new look at Holden's real feeling towards women. What, in your point of view, has changed and what is the same about his treatment of women?
 * 2a.** The prostitute's name is Sunny. Does her name have symbolic meaning, consider the color that "Sunny" makes us think of.
 * 3.** In chapter 16, Holden seems to be spending money constantly. This is a new issue that we haven't seen from him before. What causes this problem (raised in wealthy society?) and how does it affect the rest of his life?
 * 4.** On page 88, paragraph 1, Holden seems to be genuinely happy. This is the first time when he has been content with all his surroundings and himself. Analyze this quote and specify what about the situation makes Holden comfortable.