Catcher+questions


 * Catcher in the Rye Study Questions...**

1. Who is Holden Caulfield?
 * stfu
 * Angry person
 * Has beenkicked out of 4 schools
 * Has a problem with authority figures

2. Who is DB, and why is Holden somewhat contemptuous of him?
 * DB is his brother
 * Because DB lives in Hollywood
 * And he's a big shot
 * Where as Holden is not.

3. What is the reality of Pencey Prep in contrast to the advertisements, as seen by Holden?
 * Advertised as making kids into gentlemen but really people do not change.

4. Why does Holden watch the game on the hill?
 * Just got back from New York with fincing team and because he was on his way to say goodbye to Mr.Spencer.

5. Who is Selma Thurmer, and why does Holden like her?

6. Who is Mr. Spencer, and why was Holden going to see him?
 * Headmaster's daughter
 * she is not stuck up like most headmaster's daughters
 * Holden likes her because although she isn't very pretty and she is really nice.
 * Holden's history teacher
 * Mr. Spencer asked him to stop by and Holden wanted to feel like someone cared about him.
 * He scolded Holden for flunking out of school.

7. Why was Holden trying to "feel" some kind of a good-bye? 8. What does Holden think of the other students who attend Pencey Prep? 9. Does Holden blame others for his flunking out of school? 10. What advice did Dr. Thurmer give to Holden? 11. What did Holden think about Mr. Spencer's description of his parents as "grand people"?
 * Holden wanted to feel as though he was leaving.
 * He has left many places without knowing he left, and those were hard.
 * He wants this to be easy.
 * No student is splendid or clear-thinking
 * crooks
 * wealthy
 * phony
 * No, he only blames himself.
 * That life has rules that everyone needs to follow and live by; life is a game that one plays according to the rules.


 * Thinks grand is a phony word
 * Gets very upset

12. Holden told Mr. Spencer not to worry about him. What reason did he give for not worrying?
 * Says he is going through a phase