prewriting+questions

• **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?** The red hunting hat comes up in this book quite a bit. It shows how Holden expresses himself, but he only wears it when he is by himself or with Phoebe.

• **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?** When Holden is wearing the red hunting hat and it comes up in the novel its shows his true self. Usually when the red hunting hat is brought up he is very content, and is comfortable with who he is.

• **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?** Holden is usually always wearing his red hunting hat whether he is alone or with people.

The red hunting cap tells me alot about holdens personality. First off it tells me that he is unique and individual, but on the other hand, it tells me that he is very insecure about himself when he is around people he knows. He thinks he is constantly being judged by the people around him.
 * • 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?**

• **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 discovere**d. The red hunting hat is shows who Holden really is. Knowing that he only wears the hat when he is with Phoebe or by himself it shows how comfortable he can really be with himself at certain times.