Setting
Characters
Quotes
Plot
Symbols
100
The school that Holden is kicked out of at the beginning of the book.
What is Pencey Prep?
100
This is Holden's sister who he likes to spend time with, because she's still young and innocent.
Who is Phoebe?
100
"Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody" (Salinger 234).
Who is Holden?
100
This is why Holden lost respect for his older brother - D.B.
What is being a sell-out and a phony by writing screenplays for Hollywood?
100
These creatures represent innocence, which is why Holden is searching for them.
What is the ducks?
200
This is where Holden spent his summers with Jane Gallagher.
What is Maine?
200
This is Holden's brother who died at a young age from Leukemia.
Who is Allie?
200
"Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules" (Salinger 11).
Who is Mr. Spencer?
200
This is what Holden wants Stradlater to ask Jane on the date.
What is do you still keep all your kings in the back row?
200
This represents innocence, which is why Holden is so upset when it is shattered.
What is Phoebe's record?
300
This is where Holden has fond memories of his childhood.
What is the Museum of Natural History?
300
This is the only girl Holden has every really liked.
Who is Jane Gallagher?
300
"You don't like anything that's happening ... You don't. You don't like schools. You don't like a million things. You don't" (Salinger 187).
Who is Phoebe?
300
This is why Holden broke his hand.
What is punching all the windows in the garage when Allie died?
300
This represents Holden's fond memories of his childhood, where innocence is preserved.
What is the Museum of Natural History?
400
This is where Holden goes after he drops Phoebe's record.
What is the duck pond in Central Park?
400
This is the girl Holden asks to run away with him to a cabin in New England.
Who is Sally Hayes?
400
"Because you can't, that's all. In the first place, we're both practically children. And did you ever stop to think what you'd do if you didn't get a job when your mother ran out? We'd starve to death. The whole thing's so fantastic ..." (Salinger 147).
Who is Sally Hayes?
400
This is why Holden is beat up by Maurice.
What is refusing to pay Sunny (the prostitute) $10 instead of $5?
400
This represents Holden's desire to be an individual and a non-conformist.
What is his red hunting hat?
500
This is the night club with the piano player Holden goes to briefly.
What is Ernie's?
500
This is the teacher who Holden thought would help him in his time of need.
Who is Mr. Antolini?
500
"This fall I think you're riding for - it's a special kind of fall, a horrible kind. The man falling isn't permitted to feel or hear himself hit bottom. He just keeps falling and falling" (Salinger 207).
Who is Mr. Antolini?
500
This is where Holden accepts that he needs help and should return home.
What is the carousel in Central Park?
500
This symbolizes Holden never wanting to grow up; he wants to continue in the CIRCLE of childhood forever.
What is the carousel?
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