Loneliness
Who is to blame for Holden's loneliness?
Holden
How many times does Holden claim people have done "perverty" things to him?
20 times
Why does Holden Alienate himself?
To protect himself.
Who is the only person that Holden thinks would listen to him?
Phoebe
Why was Holden expelled from Penecy?
He was flunking every class aside from English.
What makes the situation with Mr. Antolini worse for Holden?
Holden had trusted and liked him
Why did Holden break into his families home?
To talk to Phoebe
Which state is the mental hospital in that is housing Holden?
California
Why does Holden criticize pretty much everyone he meets?
To distance himself from them.
Who is the other person aside Phoebe that Holden trusts?
No one
Who is the teacher that was petting Holden?
Mr. Antolini
Why does Holden like wearing the red hunting hat?
It acts like a security blanket to him and/or gives him confidence.
Why is the scene of Phoebe reaching for the ring off the carousel so pivotal for Holden?
It is the moment where the younger Holden seems to mature into the older more mature Holden narrating the story.
What colour horse did Phoebe ride on the carousal.
Brown
How does Holden accidently alienate himself from Phoebe?
By lying to her about his being expelled.