Importance of Attractions
As the locations within the tour seem to both interesting and flat, to a Catcher in the Rye lover, this is the tour of a lifetime. Each of the locations on the tour have significance to Holden throughout the story. Though some locations like the zoo and the museum seem to be on an average tour, all of the locations have a hidden meaning that non Catcher in the Rye admirers won't get. The tour is good for people of all types. Although those who know the Catcher in the Rye will connect easier with the tour, those of whom aren't as familiar with the book have the opportunity to learn something new.
Edmont Hotel-
Although this is the hotel that Holden stays in during the story, there are more significant factors of this location. When he goes to the hotel club, the Lavender Room, he tries to talk with 3 girls but is unsuccessful. He also pays for a prostitute and has her leave early. These two examples show that Holden hasn't quite figured out girls yet and is bordering maturity level in this area.
Ernie's Nightclub-
This night club is filled with "phonies" such as Ernie, the trumpeter, making it ironic that he even went. While at the club, Holden meets Lillian Simmons, a girl who seems to be more interested in Holden's brother, D.B.
Museum of Natural History-
Holden goes to the Museum of Natural History a few times throughout the story. Typically going there to pass the time, Holden also feels very connected to the museum. He explains that he absolutely loves the fact that the displays and attractions within the museum are preserved and don't change. This is significant in the fact that Holden is envious of the museum, wishing that he too could be frozen in time, not having to grow up.
Carousel in Central Park-
This carousel in Central Park seems to be an important symbol for the Catcher in the Rye. Printed on most of the book's cover page is a horse that is part of a carousel. There are also certain editions of the book where the scene of Holden watching while Phoebe is running of to the carousel is illustrated on the title. This represents Holden trying to let go of Phoebe mentally but is simply impossible for him because she is the only thing that makes him truly happy.
Radio City Ice Rink-
This is the ice rink that Holden and Sally Hayes go to after they see the show at the theater. At the end of skating, Holden begins to ramble to Sally about the future. He asks her to run away with him to a cabin in Massachusetts or Vermont. Somewhat offended by this, Sally leaves and ends the date. This experience is practically Holden rushing his future. He wants to speed to the end because he is too afraid to tackle his life head-on.
Phoebe's School-
Holden wanders around Phoebe's school at the end of the story before he meets up with her. Holden is said to have seen the words "**** You" on walls all across the school. Holden is ironically outraged even though he uses foul language on a daily basis. This outrages Holden because he doesn't want to children to be subjected to an environment where words like that are displayed for them to see and wonder about. This also connects with Holden wanting to be the catcher in the rye and protecting children.
Duck Pond in Central Park-
Throughout the story, Holden is constantly asking questions about the ducks in the pond of Central Park and wondering what they do during the winter. With the obvious answer that they leave and go somewhere else, this constant questioning signifies back to Holden. He was pretty much at a stand still in his life and he didn't know what to do or where to go. The ducks represents Holden and the winter represents his future.
Holden's Apartments-
Although it is Holden's home, his parents think he is still away and Pency Prep. At one point in the story, Holden sneaks home and has a short talk with Phoebe until his parents come home from a date and he sneaks back out. This is an important part of the story because while talking with Phoebe, Holden realizes that she makes him happy and is also the first close person that he told he was kicked out of school.
Central Park Zoo-
This is the zoo that Holden and Phoebe visit towards the end of the story. Phoebe insists to Holden that they go to the zoo. Giving in to take Phoebe to the zoo mirrors Holden giving in to staying and not leaving her.
The Theater on Broadway-
This theater on Broadway is where Holden and Sally go to see a play on the first part of the their date. Bored out of his mind during the play, it is evident that Holden is only pushing through the phony play for Sally. During the intermission, Sally meets an old friend name George "Something" and Holden becomes jealous of him.
Wicker Bar-
Holden goes to the Wicker Bar late at night to have a drink with his student advisor from the past, Carl Luce. Holden remembers all of the "sexual stories" that Carl used to tell. With Holden being oddly persistent to hear one, Carl gets aggravated and leaves. This experience can explain that Holden is trying to live in the past by pushing Carl into telling a story that Holden enjoyed to hear when he was younger.
Although this is the hotel that Holden stays in during the story, there are more significant factors of this location. When he goes to the hotel club, the Lavender Room, he tries to talk with 3 girls but is unsuccessful. He also pays for a prostitute and has her leave early. These two examples show that Holden hasn't quite figured out girls yet and is bordering maturity level in this area.
Ernie's Nightclub-
This night club is filled with "phonies" such as Ernie, the trumpeter, making it ironic that he even went. While at the club, Holden meets Lillian Simmons, a girl who seems to be more interested in Holden's brother, D.B.
Museum of Natural History-
Holden goes to the Museum of Natural History a few times throughout the story. Typically going there to pass the time, Holden also feels very connected to the museum. He explains that he absolutely loves the fact that the displays and attractions within the museum are preserved and don't change. This is significant in the fact that Holden is envious of the museum, wishing that he too could be frozen in time, not having to grow up.
Carousel in Central Park-
This carousel in Central Park seems to be an important symbol for the Catcher in the Rye. Printed on most of the book's cover page is a horse that is part of a carousel. There are also certain editions of the book where the scene of Holden watching while Phoebe is running of to the carousel is illustrated on the title. This represents Holden trying to let go of Phoebe mentally but is simply impossible for him because she is the only thing that makes him truly happy.
Radio City Ice Rink-
This is the ice rink that Holden and Sally Hayes go to after they see the show at the theater. At the end of skating, Holden begins to ramble to Sally about the future. He asks her to run away with him to a cabin in Massachusetts or Vermont. Somewhat offended by this, Sally leaves and ends the date. This experience is practically Holden rushing his future. He wants to speed to the end because he is too afraid to tackle his life head-on.
Phoebe's School-
Holden wanders around Phoebe's school at the end of the story before he meets up with her. Holden is said to have seen the words "**** You" on walls all across the school. Holden is ironically outraged even though he uses foul language on a daily basis. This outrages Holden because he doesn't want to children to be subjected to an environment where words like that are displayed for them to see and wonder about. This also connects with Holden wanting to be the catcher in the rye and protecting children.
Duck Pond in Central Park-
Throughout the story, Holden is constantly asking questions about the ducks in the pond of Central Park and wondering what they do during the winter. With the obvious answer that they leave and go somewhere else, this constant questioning signifies back to Holden. He was pretty much at a stand still in his life and he didn't know what to do or where to go. The ducks represents Holden and the winter represents his future.
Holden's Apartments-
Although it is Holden's home, his parents think he is still away and Pency Prep. At one point in the story, Holden sneaks home and has a short talk with Phoebe until his parents come home from a date and he sneaks back out. This is an important part of the story because while talking with Phoebe, Holden realizes that she makes him happy and is also the first close person that he told he was kicked out of school.
Central Park Zoo-
This is the zoo that Holden and Phoebe visit towards the end of the story. Phoebe insists to Holden that they go to the zoo. Giving in to take Phoebe to the zoo mirrors Holden giving in to staying and not leaving her.
The Theater on Broadway-
This theater on Broadway is where Holden and Sally go to see a play on the first part of the their date. Bored out of his mind during the play, it is evident that Holden is only pushing through the phony play for Sally. During the intermission, Sally meets an old friend name George "Something" and Holden becomes jealous of him.
Wicker Bar-
Holden goes to the Wicker Bar late at night to have a drink with his student advisor from the past, Carl Luce. Holden remembers all of the "sexual stories" that Carl used to tell. With Holden being oddly persistent to hear one, Carl gets aggravated and leaves. This experience can explain that Holden is trying to live in the past by pushing Carl into telling a story that Holden enjoyed to hear when he was younger.
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