Symbolism
What is Holden trying to escape to when he calls Carl Luce?
Loneliness
What does stream of consciousness mean?
A method of narration that describes events in the flow of thoughts from the perspective of the character(s).
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator who's credibility has been compromised and cannot be trusted.
What is the definition of a flashback?
An interruption of the chronological sequence (as of a film or literary work) of an event of earlier occurrence.
What does Holden constantly ask Carl Luce about when at the bar?
His love life.
What is the name of the record Holden drops?
"Little Shirley Beans"
How did Holden contradict himself after he said that looking at the girls in the hotel hall was nice? (Chapter 17 stream of consciousness example).
He said that it was depressing because most of them would probably marry dopey guys.
Why is Holden an unreliable narrator?
He makes assumptions, lies, is a phony to himself, etc.
True or False:
When Holden flashed back to the time of Allie's death, he said that visiting his grave when it rained made him happy.
False, Holden described his (two) times visiting Allie's grave when it was raining as being awful.
Who does Holden call in Chapter 18?
He contemplates on calling Jane, but doesn't go through with it. He does, however, call up Carl Luce.
"..but id just feel like throwing them away." What is Holden referring to and what does it mean symbolically?
The shards from the record; Means that he does not want to let go of his childhood.
What was the name of the man Jane was dating the night where Holden saw Jane dancing for the first time at the Fourth of July dance? (Chapter 18 stream of consciousness example).
Al Pike
Why was Holden unreliable when he went ice skating with Sally?
He claims he wasn't yelling although he clearly was.
What does Holden's flashback on Jane reveal about his feelings on her?
This specific flashback revealed his care and curiosity towards Jane which has continued throughout the novel: a reoccurring theme in a way.
After Carl leaves the bar, what does Holden decide to do?
Get really drunk.
What is Sally Hayes representing?
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What was the term used to describe Holden's mind when describing the stream of consciousness?
Hint: two words & first letter of each word is S.E
Snowball Effect
What did Carl Luce tell Holden that shows he is unreliable and immature?
He needs to grow up.
At what age was Holden when he started watching the kettle drummer?
Eight years old.
Where does Holden meet Sally Hayes?
The Bitmore Hotel
Compare a new piece of symbolism to one previously stated.
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What did Holden think about after he thought he'd get pneumonia?
Hint: relating to his family and his death
He thought of his grandfather, his fifty aunts, and his lousy cousins that would all attend his funeral.
Find any example within chapters 17-20 of Holden being unreliable.
Answers may vary.
When flashing back to D.B.'s time serving in the war while walking to the bar to meet Carl Luce, what other literary device is shown?
(Device described in slides before)
Stream of Consciousness.
What does Holden decide to do at the end of Chapter 20?
Walk to his house to visit Phoebe.