Why is Holden leaving Pencey Prep? How does he feel about leaving?
Holden left Pencey Prep because he was kicked out. He wanted a good-bye, some closure.
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What is diction?
Selection of words or phrases made by an author or word choice
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What does Pencey Prep symbolize?
The transition between childhood and adulthood.
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Quote: "All morons hate it when you call them a moron"
Holden
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Who believes in peaceful resolutions and refuses to take part in a war?
Pacifist
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Why does Holden call Ackley a "prince...gentlemen...and a scholar"?
Holden calls Ackley all those names because he refused to let Holden sleep in his roommates bed.
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What does Bildungsroman mean?
A coming of age tale
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What does Holden's red hat symbolize?
Uniqueness, protection, or comfort
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Quote: " 'Promise me you'll let your hair grow. Crew cuts are getting corny. And your hair's so lovely.' "
Sally
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Doubt, a feeling of unease, and suspicion all describe?
Qualms
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Who is Maurice?
Maurice is a pimp and an elevator operator.
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How does a reader find the subtext?
Much of the information about Holden and the other characters is relayed indirectly through Holden’s observations and thoughts. Read between the lines.
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Name a symbol (in The Catcher in the Rye) that we have not mentioned in class?
F-U, Phoebe's notebook,...
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Quote: " 'This fall I think you're riding for - it's a special kind of fall, a horrible kind. The man falling isn't permitted to feel or hear himself hit bottom. He just keeps falling and falling.' "
Mr. Antolini
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Who loves or seeks attention?
Exhibitionist
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Why did Holden miss Allie's funeral?
Holden missed Allies funeral because he was in the hospital; he damaged his hand.
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Why does Salinger present two characters who are polar-opposites?
Usually, the author will exaggerate their qualities.
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What symbol(s) (in The Catcher in the Rye) represents resurrection?
Ducks, carousel, and the gold ring.
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Quote: "You keep it. Keep it for me," she said. Then she said right afterward—"Please."
Phoebe
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What is physically or morally disgusting and might smell really foul?
Putrid
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Holden says, "I'm quite illiterate, but I read a lot". Give an example of what he reads, both title and author.
The Return of the Native by Isak Dineson ,
Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham,
Out of Africa (doesn't say author)
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What are two conditions of Bildungsroman, not all four, just two?
Stage 1: Progression towards maturity
Stage 2: Journey form of loss/discontent/
disappointment
Stage 3: Evolution, lots of conflict involved
Stage 4: Recognizes and accepts this change
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What is the significance of the carousel in Chapter 25?
It never changes. It continues to move in circles and always stays in the same pace; it stays the same while the children who ride it continue to grow older.
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Quote: " ' Ya got a watch on ya?' she said. She didn't care what the hell my name was, naturally."