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1. Holden’s Hunting cap: His hat is something that makes him stand out from the crowd and society. To Holden, wearing his hat says that he’s not going to be like all the rest of the phonies. It’s also something that he really ....

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... not afraid to take the extra risk. While Holden on the other hand, is sitting back and spectating, cautiously observing everything, fearing that which life has to offer. He’s watching this ride Phoebe’s on, go around and around, and every time he sees her she’s wearing the same thing. This makes him extremely happy knowing that although she’s experiencing the different things in life and moving on, she still is going to stay the same. The ducks: The ducks symbolize Holden. He’s at a point where he doesn’t know where to go. Like the ducks, his lake has frozen over and his time has come where he can ...