Characters
Who narrates the story, how old is he in the beginning and what point of view is the story written in?
Holden narrates the story, he's 16 years old and the story is written in first person narrator.
How did Holden feel about the date that Stradlater went on with Jane?
Holden feels jealous and was very upset.
WHAT I HAVE TO DO, I HAVE TO CATCH EVERYBODY IF THEY START TO GO OVER THE CLIFF...THAT'S ALL I'D DO ALL DAY. I'D JUST BE THE CATCHER IN THE RYE"
Holden
What was the gift that Holden buys for Phoebe, but breaks it when he's drunk?
What was the item that belonged to Allie and what did it have on it?
The item was a baseball mitt and it had poems written on it.
Who did Holden take on a date to the show The Lunts?
Holden took Sally on a date to watch The Lunts.
What does Holden feel about people throughout the story?
WHAT I HAVE TO DO, I HAVE TO CATCH EVERYBODY IF THEY START TO GO OVER THE CLIFF...THAT'S ALL I'D DO ALL DAY. I'D JUST BE THE CATCHER IN THE RYE"
Phoebe
Why did Holden give these people $10?
Because he feels that they need it( the nuns)
What did Holden's red hat symbolized?
The red hat symbolized individuality and uniqueness.
Who was the boy that jumped out the window rather than take back what he said about someone?
The boy that jumped out the windows rather than take back what he said was James Castle.
How did Holden feel at the end of the story when he was with Phoebe?
He was happy watching her ride the carousel.
THIS FALL I THINK YOU ARE 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. "
Mr.Antolini
Who was Holden arguing with because he didn't want that person to go away with him?
He was arguing with Phoebe.
Where did Holden used to go as a kid and who else visits there now?
Holden used to visit the Museum of Natural History and it symbolize constancy.
Who was the Columbia student who advises Holden to see a psychoanalyst?
The Columbia student was Carl Luce.
How did Holden feel when his brother Allied, and how did he reacted?
Holden was depressed when his brother died and he broke all the windows with his fist.
WHAT I WAS REALLY HANGING AROUND FOR, I WAS TRYING TO FEEL SOME KIND OF GOOD-BY. I MEAN I’VE LEFT SCHOOLS AND PLACES I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW I WAS LEAVING THEM."
Holden
What was the place called that Holden goes to in New York after leaving Pencey?
He went to Edmont hotel.
Where did Holden take Phoebe at the end of the book before he gets sick?
He took her to the carousel.
Whose the women Holden tries to make a date with when he gets to New York.
The women was Faith Cavendish.
Holden's tone at the end of the story, as he reflects on having told so many people about "this madman stuff" is...
is lonely and regretful.
LIFE IS A GAME. ONE TO BE PLAYED BY THE RULES"
Mr.Spencer
Why does Holden swear a lot throughout the story?
He wants us readers to look at him as a older guy.
What was Holden worried about in the winter and what does it symbolize?
Holden was worried about the ducks in the lagoon and the change of growing up.