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Examples Of Harry Potter In Catcher In The Rye

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McKenzie Kramer
Mrs. Le
AP Lit
12 August 2015
Summer Homework
Introduction: How’d He Do That?-
The recognition of patterns simplifies the reading process by allowing the reader to pick up on the author’s clues and hints that communally add on to the literary work and its purpose as a whole. In the novel Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger, the author incorporated a literary pattern with a series of motifs. The main character Holden Caulfield would always put on a hunting hat in tough situations which epitomized his character as a whole by illustrating certain traits. Also the character had numerous encounters with mirrors and windows. Through the windows Holden was able to see the outside world and a life that he could not understand and was …show more content…

The Harry Potter series includes an excellent example of a quest, as he pursues Horcruxes so he can overcome Voldemort. Harry Potter would be the protagonist of the situation whose initial reason for pursuing Voldemort was to avenge his parents. As the story evolves we learn that Harry is the only eligible hero because of his extreme power and now has an obligation to destroy the antagonist, Voldemort, for the sake of his wizard …show more content…

Geography can relate to anything in a piece of work such as symbol, plot, or even theme. Through the use of geography the reader can grasp the storyline easier. It provides more description about the characters, and even explains where the novel is placed which contributes to every aspect of the story. In the Grapes of Wrath the setting is very dry in a secluded part of America that has been devastated by famine. Right away the reader can relate to the families in the story through their struggles. In terms of geography building a character, this can be seen in the Twilight Saga. Bella moves to Forks which is constantly cold and wet. This along with her character’s dark hair and eyes and pale skin adds on to the mysterious mood of the books. The geography plays a role in describing her and foreshadowing what her character might go through later on in the novel. In To Kill a Mockingbird the geography adds to the plot of the novel. The story is set in south during the 1930s where southern traditions and racial tensions that add to the story’s

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