Characters
Motifs
Symbols
Conflict
Relationships
100
What is the name of Holden’s brother who died?
Allie
100
Holden's relationship with Stradlater indicates a motif of _________? (2 examples)
Jealousy: Holden is jealous of Stradlater's ability to be social and well liked. Anger: Holden is infuriated by Stradlater's nonchalant behavior when he speaks about Jane both before and after the date.
100
What do Jane, Phoebe and Allie represent for Holden?
Innocence and youth
100
Why does Holden fight with Stradlater?
He doesn’t want Stradlater to give Jane Gallagher “the time”
100
How does Holden describe Allie?
As the best brother/opposite of D.B.; sweet, kind, smart, nice despite being a red-head.
200
Who is the character with bad hygiene who annoys Holden?
Ackley, his suite mate at Pencey
200
Explain the motif of Holden’s loneliness in NYC. (3-5 examples)
1. Holden spends 20 minutes in the phone booth looking for someone to call when he arrives in Penn Station. 2. Hiring a prostitute to keep him company. 3. Invites several cab drivers to join him for a drink. 4. Holden's desire to see Phoebe. 5. Holden's constant worry about the ducks.
200
The ducks in Central Park represent Holden’s feelings of ______
1. being stuck and unable to move forward 2. Protection- he wants to protect those who are helpless
200
****Double Jeopardy**** Explain why Holden is in conflict with himself (man vs. self)?
Holden desperately wants to feel accepted and loved, however, he does not accept those who want to befriend him such as Ackley. Holden also avoids going home to his parents.
200
Who does Holden call in the phone booth in Penn Station?
Holden calls no one, as he cannot think of anyone to call, despite being in the phone booth for about ½ hour.
300
Why does Holden respect Jane Gallagher?
Because she is pure and innocent.
300
Holden's relationship with Ackley indicates a motif of _______?
Annoyance= Ackley annoys Holden because Ackley touches his things, gets in his personal space, and asks questions Holden doesn't want to answer.
300
****Double Jeopardy**** What is it about the museum that makes Holden feel happy when he visits?
Holden likes that the exhibits never change, they remain the same. The only thing that changes, he says, is you. The museum also reminds Holden of a happier time.
300
How did Holden imagine his conflict with the classmate who stole his gloves?
Holden imagines he was a tough guy, called him out, beat him up. This is an example of Holden being "yellow".
300
****Double Jeopardy**** Who does Holden visit with just before returning home? Describe this interaction.
Mr. Antolini, who offers advice/comfort, but also “pets” Holden while he sleeps. Holden is offended by this and leaves Mr. Antolini's apartment in the middle of the night. Holden thinks Mr. Antolini is being inappropriate.
400
**** Double Jeopardy**** To whom does Holden make cry and propose marriage to?
Sally Hayes
400
Holden giving Spencer an excuse that he has to leave to get his equipment from the gym indicates a motif of _________?
Avoidance of reality= Holden is uncomfortable with dealing with the reality of him failing out of another school.
400
Why does Holden wear the red hunting hat?
Holden wears the hat to “people watch” and observe what’s around. He enjoys seeing how people truly behave when they don’t think anyone is watching them. He also wears the hat when he is feeling uncomfortable= for protection
400
Why does Holden refuse Phoebe’s offer of $$?
He feels like a failure because he wants to take care of/protect her
400
What is Holden’s relationship with himself?
Holden is dealing with any inability to cope with reality; running away from his mistakes (escapism); avoiding the truth.
500
Who sets up Holden’s “date” with Sunny and then later assaults him?
Maurice, the elevator operator/pimp
500
****Double Jeopardy**** Provide two examples of a motif of depression.
Holden- 1. Drinks excessively- particularly to cope with his problems. 2. Isolation- Even though Holden seeks company, he ultimately wants to be alone. 3. Pays a prostitute to keep him company.
500
The motel represents Holden’s feelings of _______
Insecurity; being ostracized; and the reality of the world. Holden is as much of an outsider as the perverts at the motel.
500
Why does Holden think of the ducks when he is at Spencer’s house?
Holden feels stuck in this conversation and is desperate for an excuse/way out.
500
How does Holden talk about D.B. after his hospitalization?
He realizes that D.B. is not as bad as he made him out to be and he says that D.B. is living his own dream.
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