Characters
This character was Holden's roommate at the beginning of the novel. He is described as being physically attractive yet self-absorbent.
Who is Ward Stradlater?
This person is the author of The Catcher in the Rye.
Who is J.D. Salinger?
These are all themes of the novel.
What are alienation, coming-of-age, and grief?
This is when & where the story takes place for the majority of the novel.
What is New York City, New York (1950)?
How old is Holden?
What is 16 years old?
This character was the main character's sister, and later on reminded him of innocence.
Who is Phoebe Caulfield?
How does Holden describe "phonies" in The Catcher in the Rye?
What is people that he finds fake or hypocritical?
This event is the exposition of the novel.
What is Holden is kicked out of his prep school?
This is the school that Holden gets kicked out of in the beginning of the novel.
What is Pencey Prep?
Holden is telling the story from this place.
What is a sanitarium in California?
Holden's brother, Allie, died from this.
What is leukemia?
Stradlater asks Holden to do this for him at the beginning of the novel.
What is write a composition for him?
What is the falling action of the novel?
What is Holden talks to Phoebe at the museum, and she convinces him to stay in New York City?
Where does Holden meet Phoebe at the end of the book?
What is an art museum in New York City?
What does Holden struggle with in the novel?
What is his unhappiness, angst, and resentment towards others?
This character is Holden's older brother who becomes famous for writing Hollywood movies.
Who is D.B. Caulfield?
This object belonged to Allie; Holden writes an essay about it.
What is Allie's baseball glove?
What is the resolution of the novel?
He ends up staying in New York City and gets the mental help he needs.
This is the name of the park that Holden wanders around in.
What is Central Park?
Why is Holden struggling so much with his mental issues, and what does it lead him to do?
What is his unresolved grief, leading him to make impulsive decisions?
Why does Holden resent his teacher, Mr. Antolini?
Mr. Antolini tells him the truth about himself, instead of telling him what he wants to hear.
What is the significance of Holden's hunting hat?
What is a form of protection and masks his personality?
This is the climax of the novel.
What is the argument Holden has with his sister Phoebe in his parents' apartment?
How long is the timespan of the novel (example: 3 weeks, 1 year)?
What is 2 days?
The interaction with Mrs. Morrow, Holden's classmate's mother, highlights this about Holden.
What is Holden's tendency to lie and his discomfort with being around adults?