Holden Caulfield study Questions final

Why did Holden like the museum so much?"

He enjoyed the museum so much because there was so many different things to look at and do. He enjoyed going to the movie of Columbus and the smell inside the auditorium. What he really liked was that the museum never changed, it always stayed the same. Everything inside it stayed the same the only thing that changed was you.

What did Holden write about in stradlater's notebook

He wrote it about his brother's left handed baseball glove. The descriptive part of the glove was all of the poems he had written on the glove. His brother did this so that when he was bored in the outfield, he had something to look at while waiting for the game to continue.

Describe Holden's relationship with Jane Gallagher

Holden and Jane lived close to each other. They met when her dog kept using his yard, using it as a restroom. They also met at the club and went golfing together. He improved her golfing greatly. He thinks she was funny and thought her mouth was always open, atleast a little bit. They were close because she was the only person he talked to about his brother, Allie.

Why did Holden chech out of the hotel, and where did he go?

Holden checked out of the hotel because he didn't want Maurice to beat him up again. So after he told the cab driver to take him to Grand Central Station so he could put his bags somewhere safe while he had his date with Sally.

Why did Holden go to Mr. Antolini's house?

Holden decided to go Mr. Antolini's house because he really like Mr. Antolini. Mr. Antolini taught at Elkton Hills, he is the only one who would pick up James Castle and take him to the infirmary. Holden thought that was a good characteristic of him. He also knew they would give him a place to stay because they are such nice people.

Why didn't Holden like actors?

Holden disliked actors for many reasons: actors are "phonies"; actors think they are real people, but they aren't.

How did Holden explain his Catcher in the Rye Daydream?

Holden explained it by saying that he pictured all these small kids running around in a field, playing some sort of game. No one else is around; no one big, except him. Holden would find himself standing on the edge of a cliff. He would catch them, because if they are all running around in a field they wouldn't be paying attention to what they were going. In this day dream Holden describes a "perfect wold" where they can be care free and never have to grow up. Him protecting them gives them a sense of safety, making sure they never have to go through what he is going through

What record did Holden get for Phoebe? Why?

Holden go the record "Little Shirley Beans". He got this for her because when he was at Pency a boy had the record and new Phoebe would love it but he wouldn't sell it to Holden. Holden said it captured the true dirty yet pretty lady voice and Phoebe would be able to appreciate that.

Why did Holden have to leave Ernie's?

Holden had to leave Ernie's because an old ex of his brother showed up and asked Holden to have a drink with her and her date. Holden definitely didn't want to have a boring conversation but knew it'd be rude to stay without going over for a drink;furthermore Holden leaves Ernie's.

Who is Holden Caulfield?

Holden is a 16 year old boy who is attending Pency Prep school. He has just been told he is going to be kicked out because of his grades. He hasn't told his mother or father about this. He has been to four schools; all boys prep schools. And kicked out of every single one, due to the fact that he just doesn't care.

Where is Holden as He narrates the story

Holden is sitting on top of a big hill watching the football game

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

Holden is very "yellow", or secretly holds grudges. Holden states that he would rather be angry about something someone did and just plot what he'll do to get back at that person rather than act on his thoughts. When Holden confronts his glove thief he stands there and calls him out repeatedly about being a thief, although when the opportunity to punch the kid arises he just stands there and does nothing.

Who did Holden meet at the "little sandwich bar" after he locked his bags at the station

Holden met 2 nuns at the "little sandwich bar." Holden started off giving them a donation cause he thought they were collecting money. Then the women started talking about what they do and how they are teachers. Then they started asking Holden what kinds of books he has read this year. When he said Romeo and Juliet, they got more in depth with that and asked him what he enjoyed about it. Then after that they asked him what school he attends and then they had to leave.

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

Holden sat down on the bench in the rain because watching Phoebe go round and round made him so ******** happy. He was pretty much bawling he said. He was just happy that Phoebe was happy, getting to be a little kid

What did Holden think of the show at Radio City?

Holden thought that it wasn't very good because the actors were quite good and they knew that they were good which ruined it.

Why did Holden tear up straddler's notebook

Holden tore the essay up because Stradlater was mad that he wrote it about a glove. Stradlater told him to write it about a room or of something that was very descriptive, such as the beach

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

Holden tried saying it wasn't his fault that he got the ax again. He said there were a million reasons. One being that Pency was full of phonies and mean guys. He tried saying that it was dumb and there was no point in going to school where they don't teach you anything.

Why did Holden call Carl Luce even though he didn't like him much?

Holden was just bored and he was in the mood to talk to someone and Carl Luce was one of the people who he had in his contact list. He also was in the mood to talk about sex and he knew Carl would be a good candidate since he is a male.

Who is phoebe?

Holden's little sister who cares about Holden and he cares about her, only one who "gets" Holden

Who is Jane Gallagher

Jane Gallagner is a girl that Holden use to practically live next to. Jane and him use to play checkers all the time. He always remembers all the goofy things she used to do.

Who did Holden meet on his train ride? Why did Holden lie to her about Ernie?

Mrs. morrow; because it made her very interested in him

Where did Holden decide to go

New York

How did Phoebe surprise Holden? What was Holden's reaction?

Phoebe surprised Holden by bringing along her suitcase full of clothes to the museum that he told her to meet him at. She was planning on going west with Holden. Holden didn't like this at all as a matter of fact he freaked out on Phoebe. He told her she wasn't aloud to go with him because she had her big play and she wouldn't want to miss that. He almost hated her for wanting to go with him because it would make her miss her play. Phoebe didn't care, she didn't want Holden to leave without her so she threw his red hunting hat at him and then turned her back on him. That practically killed him, but he didn't speak.

Identify Bernice, Martyr and Laverne

They are the three middle-aged women that Holden meets at a club in the hotel. Bernice is the blonde who dances with Holden first, she's a good dancer but a complete moron because she doesn't listen to a thing he says. Marty and Laverne are both ugly and stupid, so he says. They were there from Seattle to spot movie stars. Marty and Laverne look very similar. Laverne wasn't too bad of a dancer but Marty was "murder."

Who was stradlater?

Ward Stradlater is Holdens roomate ate Pency. He is a handsome boy who gets all the ladies. He is also a very strong guy. Stradlater makes Holden do his essay. Stradlater and Robert do not get along.

Who is Sally Hayes?

girl that wants Holden to come over for chirstmas and help with the tree/ Holden ask her to run away with him

Holden said he felt like committing suicide. Why didnt he?

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

Why wouldn't holden go back to Pencey after Christmas vacation

he got kicked out

Why wasn't holden at the big football game

he had just returned to school with the fencing team & had to se his history teacher

What did Holden and Luce discuss?

Holden and Luce discussed mainly about Luce's life and the girl he is with now. Holden kept wanting to talk about sex and know about Luce's sex life.

Why did Holden leave Mr. Antolini's home before morning?

Holden left Mr. Antolini's house early because he woke up finding Mr. Antolini petting Holden's head. He was extremely creeped out by this, because he had several experiences similar to this one. He didn't want to go back to bed on Mr.Antolini's house and think of what else he would do. So he decided to leave and say he would be back after he got his bags from the station.

What did Holden think of "George something--"?

Holden thought he was the biggest phony. He thought he was big shit and new everything about the play. Holden thought he was very annoying and had one of those phony, snobby voices. Holden said he was one of those actors that is at a point where they realise people think they are good so they consciously act "cool".

How did Holden's feelings for Sally change from the beginning of the date to the end?

Holden was all about Sally in the cab they were all over eachother and as the date went on Holden became very sick of Sally. After the movie she asked Holden to go iceskating and he really didn't want to but he did to be nice. Then Holden wanted to run away with Sally. But by the end of the conversation he was sick of her and she was crying and very upset. Holden had lost it with Sally and said something he shouldn't have said. Holden's actions while he is with Sally truly show how Holden's maturity is still that of a teenager unlike what he says.

What was the "big mess" Holden got into when he got back to the hotel after being at Ernie's?

Holden was riding the elevator when a man who worked at the hotel offered him a "good time", referring to pimping out one of his clients. Holden being horny says he'll pay. Holden doesn't actually want to do anything when the ***** turns up and is in his lap so he tells her he'll pay her if she just talks to him;she doesn't want to talk. Later that night the pimp turns up and says Holden didn't pay the ***** the full price although he actually paid the original price the pimp told Holden. Holden gets smacked around and is left in his room with another bloody nose and a lighter wallet.

Why did Holden go home so early (before Wednesday)?

Holden went home so early because he wanted to see Phoebe. He wanted to talk to her because he didn't really have anyone to talk to.

Why did Maurice hit Holden?

Maurice hit Holden because Holden wouldn't give him $5.00. When they finally just took the money Holden got upset and started calling Maurice names. Thats when Maurice hit Holden.

What "dirty trick" did Mr. Spencer play on Holden

Mr. Spencer asks Holden how he thinks he did on his exam and he says that he failed. So Mr. Spencer told Holden to go to the shelf and grab his essay. After he does this Mr. Holden reads what he put about the egyptains, since they studied this for about a month. Holden wishes he wouldn't have even came to say good bye to Mr. Spencer because this was such a "dirty trick".

What was Phoebe's reaction when she first saw Holden? What her reaction when she found out that he had been expelled?

She was very excited to see Holden she immediately gave him a hug! She was so loud when Holden got home that's how excited she was to see him. When Phoebe found out that Holden had been kicked out of school she was a little upset. She smacked him with her fist multiple times. She was very emotional when it came to this. She was also sad because she knew her dad wasn't going to be happy with Holden so she hid her face under her pillow.

Why did Stradlater hit Holden

Stradlater hit Holden because Holden wouldn't shut his mouth and kept calling Stradlater a moron and multiple other names. Holden felt the need to keep his mouth going subconciously, what Stradlater had said about his brother bothered him.

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

While Holden was walking to the record store, there was a family in front of him. There was a Dad, mom, and a boy that looked about 6 years old. Holden noticed the little boy singing to himself while walking along the curb of the street. Holden moved closer to hear what he was singing and he was singing "If a body catcha body coming through the rye."

Who was Robert Ackley?

a dormmate who has a pimply face, dirty teeth, and clean fingernails

who is James Castle?

the boy Holden went to school with who killed himself

What advice did Mr. Antolini give Holden?

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