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Andy Keehn and Timmy Frantin
Ms. Annicaro/ Mrs.Grier
10/21/09
Period 4
The Red Hunting Cap
Holden cares more about what others think than how he thinks about himself. Though he wants to show his independence but is afraid to wear the cap in front of others. He buys the hunting cap because it shows a sign of independence and it is also his prized possession. He does not wear his cap around people that he knows because he is concerned that they will not accept him. When he puts his cap on, his attitude changes from non-confident to confident.
He buys the cap because he wants to be different from everyone else. "I put on this hat that I bought in New York that morning. It was this red hunting cap, with one of those very, very long peaks. I saw it in the window of this sport store when we got out of the subway" (Salinger 17). Since the cap was a sign of independence it became his most valuable belonging. He took it everywhere with him even if he was not wearing it. When Holden hat is his symbol in which in will stand out. He gave Phoebe the hat so that she would have something to remember him and that he was serious about leaving.
Holden cares a lot about what people think so he won’t wear his cap with people he is un-comfortable with. "I took it off and looked at it. I sort of closed one eye like I was taking aim at it." (Salinger 22) He took off the cap because he does not want people to get a different idea about him. He feels that he looks out of the ordinary with the cap on. He thinks he looks weird because of the earflaps and the color of the cap. The only time he would wear the cap was when he was completely alone and no one could see him. This shows how he alienates himself from people.
When he is wearing the hat he feels more confident. "I put the hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice, "sleep tight morons!" (Salinger 52). When he is not wearing the cap he doesn't feel as confident. He believes that the cap gives him protection of some sort. When he has the cap on it creates an entire new person with confidence and someone who is not afraid to fight back. When he is wearing the cap it makes him feel safe from everyone as if he is untouchable.
Holden wants to show his independence but at the same time wants to be accepted. He buys the cap because he wants to be different from everyone else. Since his cap was his sign of independence then it became prized possession. He cares a lot about what people think. That is why he doesn't wear his cap in public. When he is wearing the cap he feels more confident. He believes that the cap gives him protection of some sort. Holden's cap is like a get away from the real world.

I. Introduction
(Hook) Holden cares more about what others think than how he thinks about himself.
(Thesis) HeThough he wants to independence but wantsis afraid to be excepted.wear the cap in front of others.
(Avenue 1) He buys the hunting hat because it shows a sign of independence and it is also his prized possession.
around people that he knows because he will not exceptaccept him.
(Avenue 3) He has a differentWhen he puts his cap on, his attitude with the hat on him.changes from non-confident to confident.
II. Body One (Avenue one/ Main reason 1) linked with thesis statement.
He buys the hat because he wants to be different from everyone else.
Since the hat was a sign of independence it became his most valuable belonging.
He took it everywhere with him even if he was not wearing it.
When Holden hat is about to leave to start a new life he gives his hat to the person he loves the most.symbol in which in will stand out.
He gave Phoebe the hat so that she would have something to remember him and that he was serious about leaving.
III. Body Two (Avenue Two/Main Reason 2) linked with the thesis statement
1. HeHolden cares a what people think.think so he wont wear his hat with people he is un-conferable with.
"I took (pg. 22) He took off the hat because he does not want people to get a different idea about him.
2. He feels that he looks out of the ordinary with the hat on.
He thinks he looks weird because of the ear flaps and the color of the hat.

II. Body One (Avenue one/ Main reason 1) linked with thesis statement.
He buys the hat because he wants to be different from everyone else.
the subway" (pg. 17)
Since the hat was a sign of independence it became his most valuable belonging.
He took it everywhere with him even if he was not wearing it.
III. Body Two (Avenue Two/Main Reason 2) linked with the thesis statement
1. He cares a lot about what people think.
That is why he doesn't wear his hat in public."I took it off and looked at it. I sort of closed one eye like I was taking aim at it." (pg. 22)
2. He feels that he looks out of the ordinary with the hat on.
He thinks he looks weird because of the ear flaps and the color of the hat.

II. Body One (Avenue one/ Main reason 1) linked with thesis statement.
He buys the hat because he wants to be different from everyone else.
The"I put on this hat caught his eye becausethat I bought in New York that morning. It was this red hunting hat, with one of those very, very long peaks. I saw it looked different than anything else.in the window of this sport store when we got out of the subway"
Since the hat was a sign of independence it became his most valuable belonging.
He took it everywhere with him even if he was not wearing it.
He gave Phoebe the hat so that she would have something to remember him and that he was serious about leaving.
III. Body Two (Avenue Two/Main Reason 2) linked with the thesis statement
1.
* He cares a lot about what people think.
That is why he doesn't wear his hat in public.
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* He feels that he looks out of the ordinary with the hat on.
He thinks he looks weird because of the ear flaps and the color of the hat.
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* The only time he would wear the hat was when he was completely alone and no one could see him.
This shows how he alienates himself from people.
IV. Body Three (Avenue Three/Main Reason 3) linked with the thesis statement
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* When he is wearing the hat he feels more confident.
"I put the hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice, "sleep tight morons!" (Page 52)
2.
* When he is not wearing the hat he doesn't feel as confident.
He believes that the hat gives him protection of some sort.
3.
* When he has the hat on it creates an entire new person with confidence and someone who is not afraid to fight back.
When he is wearing the hat it makes him feel safe from everyone as if he is untouchable.
V. Conclusion
(Restate Thesis) Holden wants to show his independence but at the same time wants to be excepted.
1. Avenue One (Main Reason 1)He buys the hat because he wants to be different from everyone else.
- (Why this reason reaffirms thesis)Since his hat was his sign of independence then it became prized possession.
2. Avenue Two (Main Reason 2)He cares a lot about what people think.
- (Why this reason reaffirms thesis)That is why he doesn't wear his hat in public.
3. Avenue Three (Main Reason 3)When he is wearing the hat he feels more confident.
- (Why this reason reaffirms thesis)He believes that the hat gives him protection of some sort.
4. Conclusion Statement -Holden's hat is like a get away from the real world.

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V. Conclusion
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1. Avenue One (Main Reason 1)
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2. Avenue Two (Main Reason 2)
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3. Avenue Three (Main Reason 3)
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He gave Phoebe the hat so that she would have something to remember him and that he was serious about leaving.
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IV. Body Three (Avenue Three/Main Reason 3) linked with the thesis statement
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I. Introduction
(Hook) Holden cares more about what others think than how he thinks about himself.
(Thesis) He wants to show his independence but wants to be excepted.
(Avenue 1) He buys the hunting hat because it shows a sign of independence and it is also his prized possession.
(Avenue 2) He does not wear his hat around people because he is concerned that they will not except him.
(Avenue 3) He has a different attitude with the hat on him.
II. Body One (Avenue one/ Main reason 1) linked with thesis statement.
He buys the hat because he wants to be different from everyone else.
The hat caught his eye because it looked different than anything else.
Since the hat was a sign of independence it became his most valuable belonging.
He took it everywhere with him even if he was not wearing it.
When Holden is about to leave to start a new life he gives his hat to the person he loves the most.
He gave Phoebe the hat so that she would have something to remember him and that he was serious about leaving.
III. Body Two (Avenue Two/Main Reason 2) linked with the thesis statement

The Red hunting cap
How does the symbol/motif come up in the novel, and how does it impact what is going on? What happens immediately preceding or immediately following a mention or discussion of this idea or thing? This symbol comes up in the novel when he buys the red hunting hat in New York. This impacts whats going on because when he puts on the cap he feels more confident.
What is the mood when this idea or thing is brought up? Would you associate this with times when Holden is content? frightened? frantic? confused? Is this mood consistent with every incidence of this motif? He is embarrassed to wear the hat in front of people but he feels safe and confident with it.
Is Holden alone when this motif/symbol occurs? If not, with whom is he interacting? How would you characterize that interaction? Does this motif occur both when he is alone and when he is with other people? Is there a connection to be made? When Holden is alone and waring the hat he feels more confident and feels better. When he is out he is embarrassed to put the hat on. There is a connection because he is afraid to be an outcast because he is waring something different.
What does this motif/symbol tell you about Holden, in a “big picture” way - Does this suggest anything about his personality? His weaknesses or strengths? His sense of himself? It tells us that he cares about what his appearance is. This is a weakness because he cares more about what others think then he does himself.
Tie it all together: Did any pattern emerge? Pick out other words or ideas used in conjunction with this motif. Look back on your investigation and come up with a single sentence that sums up what you’ve discovered. A pattern that we have picked up was that he is embarrassed to ware the cap because he cares more about what others think then what he does.