Miscellaneous
What literary technique is highlighted in the first and last chapters of the books
Frame story
Why does Holden visit Mr. Spencer?
To say goodbye, as Mr. Spencer was a father figure for him at Pencey
Who is Lillian and why does Holden dislike her?
D.B.'s ex; she only talks to Holden so he'll tell DB
What does Phoebe bring to the museum when meeting Holden?
His old suitcase and his red hat
What is Holden's dream job?
Being the catcher in the rye
Where does the title of the book come from?
The poem "Comin Thro the Rye" by Robert burns
Why do Holden and Stradlater get in a fight?
Stradlater won't disclose details about his date
What does Holden do after Maruice comes back into the room for more money?
He pretends to get shot
Where are Holden's parents and Phoebe when he gets home?
Parents: away at a party
Phoebe: In DBs room
What does Phoebe give Holden before he leaves the house?
Her Christmas money
As the novel first begins, what is Holden doing?
Talking to a psychoanalyst in CA
What does Holden do when he hears Jane is downstairs?
He says he is going to go down and say hi, but never actually does
Why does Holden put up with the 3 women from the Lavendar Bar?
He is so desperate for human connection
What surprises Holden about the nuns he meets at the train station? (what they talk about)
One of them has read Romeo and Juliet
What are the 2 things that Holden names when Phoebe asks him what he likes?
Allie and talking to Phoebe
Who does Holden often talk to when he needs help or is feeling extra lost?
Allie
Where does Holden decide to go after Stradlater beats him up?
Ackley's room, to have someone to talk to
What depresses Holden when he gets to the Edmont Hotel?
His room is facing the windows of other rooms, he can see weird sexual acts
He wants to see and talk to Phoebe
Who does Holden call while he is at home?
Mr. Antolini
How does Holden's life philosophy change from the beginning of the book, where his goal is to protect everyone from the tragedies of life?
He realizes he can't interfere in people's decisions
Compare Ackley and Stradlater
Ackely: gross and annoying
Stradlater: A secret slob
How does Holden describe Ernie?
A real phony who tries to act humble and genuine
How do the nuns make Holden feel about organized religion?
Confused. They are nice, which does not comply to his views on religion
Why does Holden decide to go home with Phoebe?
He can no longer avoid his problems