Catcher in the Rye

The title Catcher in the Rye was referenced in the novel when Holden finally figured out what he wants to be in life. It is also reference when Holden sees the family and the little boy in the park. The little boy was singing a poem that said "If a body catch a body coming through the rye." It is also reference in the storying when he sees the harsh words on the wall of the school and museum. Holden means by wanting to be the "catcher" is that he wants to help kids when they are having a difficult time. This related to Allie because he was having a hard time with the death of Allie and also they way Allie dies. It related to Phoebe because he figures out that he wants to be the "catcher" when phoebe was on the carousel trying to get the ring. It also related to Phoebe because he wants to help his little sister stay on track.