Catcher Characters
Holden's sister
Phoebe
Jumped out the window at Elkton Hills School (First and last name)
James Castle
Symbolizes protection
Red Hunting Hat
Wanted to be a transparent eyeball
Emerson
What was the main characters' name? (first and last)
Chris McCandless
Holden's deceased brother
Allie
Holden's older brother who is a writer
D.B.
Innocence
Where did Henry David Thoreau live for two years?
Walden Pond
What was Chris's alias? (First and last)
Alexander Supertramp
Holden's childhood love
Jane Gallagher
Author of The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Symbolizes not wanting things to change
The Natural History Museum
Focused on the divine in nature
Emerson
What were the names of the Chris's parents and sister?
Walt, Billie, and Corrine
Holden's roommate and suitemate (two names)
Stradlater and Ackley
The name of the teacher who had Holden sleep over
Mr. Antolini
Symbolizes wanting to catch kids before they fall off the metaphorical cliff into adulthood before they are ready
The Catcher in the Rye
Focused on simplicity, simplicity, simplicity
Thoreau
What were the names of the hippies and the girl who loved Chris at Slab City? (3 names)
Jan, Rainey, and Tracy
Sally Hayes
The name of the piano player who makes Holden want to puke
Ernie
Symbolizes Holden letting go of his childhood
The Carousel
1. Finding the divine in nature
2. Focusing on the self
3. Prioritizing feelings and intuition
4. Simplicity
5. Questioning Society
Who wanted to adopt Chris?
Ron Franz