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Towards the end of chapter 22, Salinger includes the text of the poem by Robert Burns. What is the meaning of the poem? What meaning does Holden attach to the poem? Why is the novel titled The Catcher in the Rye? noo links pls or I will report

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Chapter 22:

Holden based this position on his misinterpretation of Robert Burns' poem "Comin' Thro' the Rye," in which he envisions a field of rye surrounded by a cliff and swarming with joyously playing children. There are no other adults there, and he must keep an eye out for and apprehend any youngster who wanders near the cliff. That is, he wishes he could save the innocent, carefree years of childhood. If Phoebe had a problem with Holden's motive, she would express it, but all she says is, "Daddy's going to kill you," implying that she is aware that Holden's plan is unworkable. Childhood is not a secure, enclosed period. It, like other ages, is susceptible to suffering, disappointment, and death. Phoebe is keener than Holden in her recognition of this truth.

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What does the title " The Catcher in the Rye " mean?

Holden aspires to be the one who prevents youngsters from jumping from cliffs and living miserable lives.

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