Homecoming
Holden breaks into his own apartment specifically to see this person.
Who is Pheobe
Mr. Antolini was Holden's teacher at this previous school.
What is Elkton Hills?
Holden consistently worries about where the ducks go when this body of water freezes over.
What is the Lagoon (in Central Park)?
Phoebe rides this attraction near the end of the book while Holden watches.
What is the Carousel?
In Chapter 20, a very drunk Holden calls this girl at 1:00 AM and promises to come over to trim her Christmas tree.
Who is Sally Hayes?
When his parents come home early, Holden hides in this tight space.
What is the closet?
Mr. Antolini finds Holden doing this when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
What is petting his head (or stroking his hair)?
In Chapter 12, Holden asks this specific type of worker about the ducks, but the man gets annoyed.
What is a Taxi Driver (Horwitz)?
Phoebe is playing this specific historical figure in her school’s Christmas pageant.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
While stumbling out of the Wicker Bar, Holden entertains himself by pretending he has a bullet in his ________.
What is Guts (or Stomach)?
Phoebe gives Holden this item, which makes him cry.
What is her Christmas money/dough?
Mr. Antolini writes down a quote for Holden about the difference between a mature man and an ______ man.
What is "Immature"?
Holden wonders if the ducks fly away or if a truck comes to take them to this location.
What is a Zoo?
Phoebe claims she can make her forehead feel hot by using her mind, a technique she calls being a "____."
What is a Yoga?
When Phoebe finds out Holden got kicked out of school again, she dramatically punishes him by hiding her head here.
What is Under the Pillow?
Holden realizes Phoebe has been using this fake middle name in her notebooks.
What is "Weatherfield"?
This is the specific subject Mr. Antolini taught Holden.
What is English (or Composition)?
While drunk in Chapter 20, Holden goes to look for the ducks and accidentally drops/breaks this object.
What is the Record (for Phoebe / "Little Shirley Beans")?
Phoebe brings this large object with her to the museum, planning to run away with Holden.
What is a Suitcase?
To try and sober up before seeing Phoebe, Holden sticks his head into this icy cold water source in the men's room.
What is the Sink (or Basin)?
To cover for the smell of smoke, Phoebe tells her mother she was doing this.
What is smoking a cigarette?
Mr. Antolini worries that Holden is heading for a "terrible ____."
What is a Fall?
The ducks are often viewed as a symbol for this—Holden's fear of change and the unknown.
What is growing up / the cycle of life?
Just before Holden leaves the apartment, he tries to teach Phoebe how to do this bodily function on command.
What is Burp?
When sneaking into his parents' apartment, Holden has to take these off to be quiet, which makes him feel ridiculous.
What are his shoes?