Question

What was the meaning of the catcher of the rye?

Answer 1

Answer: The title of The Catcher in the Rye is a reference to "Comin' Thro the Rye," a Robert Burns poem and a symbol for the main character's longing to preserve the innocence of childhood. ... Holden overhears: "If a body catch a body coming through the rye."

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Answer 2

The Meaning of the Title: "The Catcher in the Rye"

The title of The Catcher in the Rye is a reference to "Comin' Thro the Rye," a Robert Burns poem and a symbol for the main character's longing to preserve the innocence of childhood.