Catcher in the Rye Events

What advice did Mr. Antolini give Holden?

"the mark of the immature man is that he wants to die only for a cuase, while the mark of a mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one."

What did Holden like best about the museum?

Everything always stayed where it was.

What do we learn about Holden from his diversion about his gloves being stolen at Pencey?

He calls himself a coward, but he is really too humane to hurt anyone.

Holden said he felt like committing suicide. Why didn't he do it?

He didn't want a bunch of "stupid rubbernecks" looking at him all gory.

What record did Holden get for Phoebe? Why?

He got "Little Shirley Beans." He liked it and thought Phoebe would too.

Why wouldn't Holden be back to Pencey after Xmas vacation?

He had been expelled because he failed 4 of 5 subjects.

What made Holden "not so depressed anymore" on his way to the record store?

He hears a young boy singing, "If a body catch a body coming through the rye."

Whom did Holden meet on his train ride? Why did he lie to her?

He met the mother of a schoolmate. He liked because he wanted the mother to feel proud of her son, and he wanted to tell her what she wanted to hear.

Whom did Holden meet at the sandwich bar? What did they talk about?

He met two nuns. They talked about literature and Holden's views on Romeo and Juliet.

What "dirty trick" did Mr. Spencer pull on Holden?

He orally read back Holden's exam answer and the note Holden had written.

Describe HOlden's feelings for Sally at the beginning of the date and at the end.

He started out by saying he loved her and they talked of marriage. By the end of the date he hated her.

What was Holden's reply when Phoebe asked him why he "got the ax again"?

He waid it was one of the worst schools he ever attended, full of phonies and mean guys.

Why did Holden sit on the bench in the rain even though it was coming down in buckets?

He was enjoying watching Phoebe ride the carousel.

How did Holden explain his catcher in the rye daydream?

He would stand in a field of rye, where his job would be to catch any children who started to go over the cliff.

Why did Holden call carl LUce even though he didn't like him much?

Holden was desperate fro companionship, and also thought Luce was intellectual and could help him.

Describe Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher.

They seem to be good friends, playing checkers, going to movies, and talking. There was no advanced romantic involvement between them.