Activity - Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye
- Ms. Shelton
- Nov 17, 2016
- 1 min read
Activity: Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye
30 Points Available
Objectives: Understanding symbolism
Inferring the possible thematic significance of symbols
Reminder: Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Activity:
Re-read the paragraphs in Chapter 5 where Holden is describing Allie’s baseball mitt. What is the symbolism of Allie’s glove? Why might Holden choose to write an entire essay detailing this glove?
When you are done rereading, write a paragraph about the symbolism of Allie’s glove.
Think about a symbol in your life that holds great meaning. It could be a childhood toy, a piece of clothing, a place, or even a pet. Write a paragraph (minimum 6 sentences) about this symbolic piece of your life in detail and describe what it means to you and the effect it has had on your life.
Note: You may choose to handwrite or type this piece. PLEASE be sure to write neatly. If I can’t read what you’ve written, you will lose points.
DUE: End of class TODAY (11/17)
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