My Red Hunting Hat

          In The Catcher in the Rye, the main character Holden purchases a red hunting hat for one dollar. For some reason he is extremely attached to the hat and is constantly wearing it. Although we do not know the true significance of the hat yet, we do understand that the hat is worn when hunting deer, so that other hunters do not shoot you by mistake. The hat is a way of standing out. I believe that Holden wears this hat to stand out against the “phonies” in the world. It is Holden’s way of being different and being himself.

          I believe that the idea of the red hunting hat is not something that is really worn. I personally do not have an object like this. I think that the “hunting hat” purpose comes from an individual’s personality or traits. Individual actions truly describe what kind of person they are, and who they really are on the inside. It is also a way to distinguish who is a “phony” and who isn’t. The unique personalities and abilities that certain individuals have make them stand out against others. Although some kind of clothing like a red hunting hat will make you stand out, it is the talents and character inside of you that illustrates who you truly are.