Part one: 1. Holden’s Hunting cap: His hat is something that makes him stand out from the crowd and society. To Holden, wearing his hat says that he’s not going to be like all the rest of the phonies. It’s also something that he really likes and he constantly talks about it being different. On page 22 he refers to his hat as a “people shooting hat”, meaning he shoots people down when he wears it because he feels like he rising above everyone and standing out and living uniquely. The carousel: I think the carousel represents how different both Phoebe and Holden live their lives. “