Chapters 10-12
What is the significance of this memory? What does it reveal about Holden?
Because Holden was his happiest with Jane and he is upset that Stradlater took her out. Holden still deeply cares for Jane. He's emotionally invested in Jane and wants to be able to protect her from her stepfather. In a way, it is similar to the way that he wanted to treat the three women from Seattle. He wants to be a hero. The scene also reveals the innocence of his relationship with Jane and the possibility that he is more attached to her than she is to him.
Why do you think that Jane is the only person to whom Holden showed Allie's glove?
Because she always seemed interested in that sort of thing and Jane loved to read poetry and Allie had poems written on his glove.
What finally drives Holden away from the nightclub?
He left because an ex girlfriend, Lillian Simmons, of DBs came over to talk to him and asked Holden to join her and her date, a navy officer. Holden didn't want to have a boring conversation with them but knew it would be rude to stay and not go over for a drink with them so he left.
What does Holden think of the three women at a nearby table?
He refers to them as three witches. Bernice is blonde who Holden thinks is good dancer but moron. Marty and Laverne are both ugly and stupid and Marty was bad dancer. He finds them unattractive and insipid but eyes them, particularly the blonde, all the same.
Where does Holden go to after leaving the Lavender Room? Why?
He sits in a chair in the lobby and started thinking about Jane. After lobby cleared out, Holden wasn't tired and decided to get his coat from his room and go to Ernie's nightclub.
How did Jane Gallagher and Holden meet?
Holden and Jane lived next door to each other. They met when her dog would relieve himself on his front lawn and his mother called up Jane's mother to complain. Couple days later, he saw Jane at the Club and at first Jane was cold toward him until he told her that he did not care about what the dog did. They then golfed and checkers all summer.
Describe conversation Holden has with cabdriver?
Holden asked Horowitz, the cab driver, if he knew where the ducks go when pond freezes in Central Park. Horowitz responds how would he know such a stupid thing. Then Horowitz said the fish don't go anywhere then discuss ice skating on the ice and what fish eat in frozen ice. Holden asks him he wanted to stop for a drink with him and he said he didn't have time
Why do you think Holden is upset about the entertainment at the club?
Holden has disdain for talented people who know they are talented. Because he couldn't see Ernie's fingers playing the piano because he had a mirror and spotlight on his face. He also hated the crowds reaction to Ernie's playing which was to cheer him on even though Holden felt he didn't play good.
How does Holden try to order a drink even though he is underage?
Holden stared at the waiter as though he insulted him and asked "Do I look like I am under twenty-one?
What does Holden think about when the women from Seattle leave him with the bill? What is the significance of this?
Holden thought that they should have at least paid for the drinks they had before he joined them. He wouldn't have let them but he thought they should have offered.
What lie does Holden tell when dancing with "Old Marty"?
Holden told her that he saw Gary Cooper, the movie star, on the other side of the floor.
How does Holden describe Phoebe?
Pretty, remarkable, smartest kid ever, roller skate skinny, nice and pretty ears, very emotional, little too affectionate, funniest little sister, youthful, good listener, best dancer, red hair, writes books about fictional character named Hazle Weatherfield, had lot of sense and all
Describe the memory that Holden has about playing checkers with Jane on her porch.
They came close to necking. It was raining and her stepfather came on the porch and asked if Jane knew where the cigarettes were. She wouldn't answer him and when he left, Jane had a tear that fell on the checkerboard. Jane started to cry and Holden started kissing her all over her face except her mouth. Finally she got a sweater and they went to a movie.
Why do you think it is important to Holden that the reader know he was able to peg the three ladies from Seattle as tourists? Why does he feel he is humoring them?
To make the reader think that he is smarter and more perceptive and worldly than he really is. It gives him a sense of authority, belonging, and superiority to know that they're not from NYC. He doesn't want to appear as if he is the one who needs them. He is amused and annoyed by the fact that they are star struck. He feels less lost and unsure when there are people he feels that are more vulnerable/gullible than him. Humoring them because they had on sad, fancy hats and were getting up early to see the first show at Radio City which he thought was depressing.
How does Holden describe Jane?
funny girl, not strictly beautiful but knocks him out, muckle-mouthed, reader, never wanted to kid her too much, terrific figure and quite young. Plays golf with eyes closed which he loves.
