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"The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger shows its readers life through Holden Caulfield's eyes. The readers see his outlook on life, thoughts about people, and ideas about maturity and adulthood. Even though Holden doesn't want to grow up, he still develops maturity through three symbols: the museum, the idea of being "the catcher in the rye," and the carrousel and gold rings.
The museum holds many fond memories for Holden that he does not want to let go of. He loves this museum because he feels that it never changes. Holden says that every time he goes into the museum, the Eskimo is in the same place and the women are still weaving baskets; it is always the same. Holden doesn't want to go into the museum because he would feel different. Holden is older now and has changed and grown up to an extent. He is different and now feels like he can't go in because he would be the only different thing in there. Holden's character won't allow him to enter the museum because it made him......

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