Describe a fictional character that made an impression on you. What was it about this character that made him/her memorable? Can you distinguish/identify literary techniques that contributed to the overall effect?
Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger has made an impression on me because of his attitude and actions through out the book. What made me believe Holden was special was when he talked about his dead brother and the red baseball cap symbolizes his brother's red hair. I probably read that section of the book multiple times because it was so intriguing and depressing at the same time. At that moment, I fell in love with his character because his inner thoughts were something I can relate to sometimes. For example, when he talked about his roommates and the people around his life behaved. Some literary technique that contributed to the overall effect was the characterization; typical boy who was kicked out of school. Symbolism through out the book; hidden meanings such as red baseball cap. Imagery use to describe Holden's actions and inner thoughts; negative comments about people he met.
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