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Catcher in the Rye Songs
1. Aerosmith- Dream On
This song is significant to this chapter because Holden talks about his ambitions and the troubles hes gone through in his past and this song is just about going after what you want in life and not stopping along the way and that represents Holden a lot.
2. Whats my Age Again?- Blink 182
This song is significant to this chapter because Holden always says that people think he's older than he is and that he has gray hair and that he is really tall and this song talks about not remembering how old you are.
3. Teenagers- My Chemical Romance
This song is significant to this chapter because there are many different sides to Holden and one of them is being a little kid and this song talks about being adolescent. Holden always asks abut the ducks in the park and seems to be afraid of growing up.
4. Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody
This song is significant to this chapter because it talks about how there is no escape from reality and questioning the real life and Holden often questions his life being real.
5. Unwell - Matchbox Twenty
This song is significant to this chapter because the character in the song talks about not having a lot of friends and it also talks about being an outcast and those two things describe Holden a lot.
6. Rehab- Amy Winehouse
This song is significant to this chapter because at times Holden can be a bit of a drunk and the fact that he is under aged doesn't make it any better. In this song they talk about being alcoholics and going to rehab and not wanting too.
7. Prayer of the Refugee- Rise Against
This song is significant to this chapter because it represents the struggle of a teens during their quest for independence. Which Holden is doing in the book by fleeing to New York.

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