Key Moments
An item of high importance to Holden filled with poems in chapter 11.
What is Allie's baseball glove?
In chapter 13, he says, "I took her dress over to the closet and hung it up. I thought of her going in a store and buying it, and nobody in the store knowing she was a prostitute and all."
Who is Holden?
Main character.
Who is Holden?
In chapter 11, she symbolizes Holden's desire to have a solid connection.
Who is Jane Gallagher? (Themes of longing for good human connection/maturity)
Holden calls her for a date in chapter 15.
Who is Sally Hayes?
In chapter 15, she says, "'Yes -- who is this?' ... 'Holden Caulfield. How are ya?;'"
Who is Sally Hayes?
Holden's older brother.
Who is D.B.?
In Chapter 12, this symbolizes moving on to adulthood.
What are the ducks? (Themes of maturing/growing up)
Taxi driver who drives him to Ernie's in chapter 12.
Who is Horwitz?
In chapter 14, she says, "C'mon, hey. We got the dough he owes us. Lets go. C'mon, hey."
Who is Sunny?
Holden's younger brother who passed away.
Who is Allie?
In chapter 13, this symbolizes the prostitute's dignity/purity.
What is the dress? (Themes of guilt and shame)
The prostitute that Holden paid $5 for in chapter 13.
Who is Sunny?
In chapter 12, she says, "How marvelous to see you! ... How's your big brother?"
Who is Lillian Simmons?
Holden's childhood friend.
Who is Jane?
In chapter 14, he symbolizes childhood.
Who is Allie? (Themes of Loneliness)
Stolen from Holden at Pency in chapter 14.
What are the gloves?
In chapter 12, he says, "I ain't got no time for no liquor, bud,' ... 'How the hell old are you, anyways?"
Who is Horwitz?
Holden's roommate at Pencey.
Who is Stradlater?
In chapter 15, this symbolizes wealth to Holden.
What are the inexpensive suitcases? (Themes of immaturity and maturity)