Holden gets a fair kick out of a red hunting hat he had purchased in New York City while with the fencing team. Holden often conflicts with himself about wearing the hat in public or not. A symbol for individuality he recognizes that sometimes standing out in the crowd is not always the best thing, and sometimes it can be. Holden's struggle with the hat can also symbolize his struggle with society. The everlasting battle against phonies.
"I took it off an looked at it. I sort of closed one eye, like I was taking aim at it. "This is a people shooting hat," I said. "I shoot people in this hat.""
"My hunting hat really gave me quite a lot of protection, in a way; but I got soaked anyway"
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