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The symbol of isolation lies in the hat that Holden wears while he is writing. The hat represents distance from society and insecurity. The mitt is representative of a "loss of innocence". The fact...

There are certain aspects of Holden's personality that are very OCD or ADD, although these ailments would not be addressed until much later in time, somewhere around the 1960's. Holden mentions...

In an essay that is thesis related, you should always use an attention grabbing statement to open up with. In this case your thesis is about childhood trauma, so you might want to start with either...

The trick to understanding the simile or metaphor is to visualize it. Place yourself in the convicts shoes for instance. Imagine yourself surrounded by prison wardens, say four to gain a good...

Twain has always used heavy dialect to capture the essence of his characters in his novels. The dialect creates a sense of setting and intellect of the characters. The advantage of this is for the...