Holden gave Phoebe a broken record to represent his belief that he is unable to keep anything good from becoming corrupted or ruined. He sees himself as being unable to maintain any form of purity or innocence in his own life or in the lives of those he cares about. The broken record symbolizes his feelings of anguish and helplessness in the face of perceived inevitable destruction.
Holden gives Phoebe his red hunting hat as a gift. He originally bought the hat for himself but gives it to Phoebe as a gesture of affection and to provide her with comfort and protection.
The "Little Shirley Beans" record represents childhood and Holden wants to give it to Phoebe because he wants her to stay a child forever. The record plays the same song and never changes, just as how he does not want Phoebe to change, and the breaking of the record symbolizes the problem in Holden's plan and how he cannot actually keep her a child forever.
Phoebe represents innocence, authenticity, and closeness to Holden in "The Catcher in the Rye." She embodies the purity and childhood innocence that Holden desires to protect in a world that he sees as full of phoniness and corruption. Their relationship highlights Holden's longing for connection and his deep-rooted desire to preserve innocence in a world he perceives as harsh and deceitful.
he didnt want take it, but she told him to just give it back to her.
The record he broke
Little Shirley Beans
He gave it to her, simply, because it began to rain and he wanted to protect her. However, when she was wearing his hat and carrying his suitcase, it made him realize Phoebe is following directly in his footsteps. This is what makes him change his mind about running away from home.
Holden treats little kids with care and kindness, as he values their innocence and sees them as pure. An example of this is when he takes his little sister Phoebe on the carousel in Central Park and watches her enjoy the ride, cherishing the moment and wanting to protect her from the harsh realities of the world.
In "The Catcher in the Rye," the three girls were looking for Eddie Birdsell, a friend of Holden's who they wanted to speak with. However, Eddie was not at the bar, so they ended up spending time with Holden instead.
A crimson rose
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Mr. Spencer advises Holden to apply himself more diligently to his studies and to think about his future. Holden becomes defensive and dismissive, feeling misunderstood and disconnected from Mr. Spencer's perspective.