Symbols
Holden's most recognizable symbol that represents his uniqueness and rebel nature.
What is the Hunting Cap?
When Holden decides to visit him to say his final goodbye this old teacher that suffers from a bad cold decides to scold him about his grades instead.
Who is Mr. Spencer?
In what Chapter does Holden meet with the girls at The Lavender Room?
What happens in Chapter 10?
Holden writes a composition about his dead brother's glove that was filled with scribblings
Human mortality and coping with loss
"Do you feel absolutely no concern for your future, boy?"
What does Spencer say in Ch. 2
It represents Allie's uniqueness and innocence
What is the Baseball mitten
Holden's next door neighbor at the school dorms that is famous for his poor hygiene and disrespect for the personal property of others.
Who is Bob Ackley?
Holden fights with Stradlater in
What happens in Chapter 6?
Holden claims he looks like an adult, but events contradict him
Self-image & Social Perception
"Well, I'd like awfully to get together with you sometime, Mr. Cawffle. You sound very attractive. You sound like a very attractive person. But it is late."
What does Faith Cavendish say to Holden in Ch. 9?
Holden's fear of growing up and losing his innocence is best represented by
Where do the ducks go during winter when the pond freezes?
Name of the student that let go off a noisy fart during an assembly, which Holden found to be a hilariously clever move
Who is Edgar Marsala?
Holden remembers the great time he had playing checkers with Jane Gallagher, and concludes nothing really happened between her and Stradlater
What happens in Ch. 11?
Holden alone in a hill while all the other kids were watching the big game in the football field.
Social Estrangement and Isolation
"Isn't he handsome? [...] Holden, you're getting handsomer by the minute. Holden, come join us"
What does LIllian Simmons say in Ch. 12?
This symbol represents Jane Gallagher's whimsical nature and uniqueness
The checkerboard with the kings all in the back row.
Names of the three ladies at the Lavender Room
Who are Bernice, Marty, & Laverne?
Holden talks to Horwitz in Chapter...
What happens in Chapter 12?
The girls at the Lavender Room despising Holden but leaving him to pay their bill.
Moral Corruption & Consumerism
"Innarested in having a good time, fella? Or is it too late for you?"
What does Maurice say in Ch. 13?
Name at least one of the physical symbols of adulthood that Holden embraces in his attempt to test the waters of the adult world
-cigarettes
-alcohol
Name of the basketball coach at Pencey.
Who is Ed Banky?
Holden remimisces about Selma Thurmer, the headmaster's daughter, who was actually a nice person.
What happens in Chapter 3?
Jane Gallagher's date with Stradlaeter
Loss of Innocence
"I really don't think I'd better. Thank you so much, though, dear, anyway, the club car's most likely closed. It's quite late, you know."
What does Mrs. Morrow say in Ch. 8