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In "The Catcher in the Rye," the pastoral motif represents Holden's desire to preserve innocence and protect children from the harsh realities of the adult world. Holden sees childhood as a time of purity and simplicity, and he wants to shield children, like his sister Phoebe, from growing up too quickly. The image of the catcher in the rye reflects Holden's longing to prevent children from falling into adulthood's corrupting influences.

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