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...mes mentally ill. He shows this by wearing a bright red hunting hat in order to separate and protect himself from everyone else. This is how Salinger shows that society can neglect people and will not care about them. Salinger also points out through his story that society corrupts the innocence of children. This is shown by characterizing Holden as not wanting to grow up into an adult. Holden wants to stay innocent like a child forever. Also, Holden gives his hunting hat to his little sister; symbolizing Holden trying to protect his little sister from society. This is how Salinger analyzes society as neglecting and uncaring. Throughout the story Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, Steinbeck creates a theme of racism. He shows this by the characters repeatedly saying the word “nigger” throughout the story. Also, the character Crooks is treated poorly by having to sleep in the stables with the animals. Not included as being with the rest of the workers, Crooks is ignored and lonely. This is how Steinbeck analyzes society as being racist. Steinbeck also creates a theme of loneliness in society. He shows this by s...