Question

What is the meaning of the Imagery of the rain in the Catcher in the Rye

Answer 1

when Holden is in the rain, that is a sign that he finally accepted responsibility for maturity.

likewise, the rain in which holden stands in is a symbol that his own curse is broken. holden could eventually escape the death of his older brother. When holden returned home for the first time, phoebe asked holden to reveal what he really liked. holden insisted that he was unable to come up with anything because he could not concentrate. however, in the rain, holden seemed to enjoy what he was doing. rain falling on the camp is a symbol that the curse of the camp is broken.

rain is also similar to baptism. just as baptism releases one of the original sins, the rain releases his youth. the rain cleaned his youth, just like an image of child cleaning his mud with water