Loneliness
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Alienation
100

Who is to blame for Holden's loneliness?

Holden

100

How many times does Holden claim people have done "perverty" things to him?

20 times

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Why does Holden Alienate himself?

To protect himself.

200

Who is the only person that Holden thinks would listen to him?

Phoebe

200

Why was Holden expelled from Penecy?

He was flunking every class aside from English.

200

What makes the situation with Mr. Antolini worse for Holden?

Holden had trusted and liked him

300

Why did Holden break into his families home?

To talk to Phoebe

300

Which state is the mental hospital in that is housing Holden?

California

300

Why does Holden criticize pretty much everyone he meets?

To distance himself from them.

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Who is the other person aside Phoebe that Holden trusts?

No one

400

Who is the teacher that was petting Holden?

Mr. Antolini

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Why does Holden like wearing the red hunting hat?

It acts like a security blanket to him and/or gives him confidence.

500

Why is the scene of Phoebe reaching for the ring off the carousel so pivotal for Holden?

It is the moment where the younger Holden seems to mature into the older more mature Holden narrating the story.

500

What colour horse did Phoebe ride on the carousal.  

Brown

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How does Holden accidently alienate himself from Phoebe?

By lying to her about his being expelled.