Holden's Red Hunting Hat Analysis

Upon the novel starting, Holden’s red hunting hat is introduced almost immediately. Holden narrates within the first few pages about his trip to New York City with the fencing team. He explains to the reader of how he lost all of the teams fencing gear, and also elaborates on stumbling across the peculiar, red hat in a store upon departing from the subway after arriving back in Pennsylvania where he attends Pency Prep