Catcher

Students completed the following assignment in class today: Chapter 6 1) How does Stradlater react to the composition Holden has written for him? 2) Why is Holden so “nervous” when he asks Stradlater about the date with Jane? Why do they fight? 3) Stradlater is upset that Holden breaks the school rules by smoking in their room, but he has also broken a rule by borrowing Ed Banky’s car. Why doesn’t Stradlater seem to feel regret for having broken a rule himself? Chapter 7 4) Why does Holden wake up Ackley? 5) What is ironic about Ackley’s comment just before Holden walks out of his room? 6) Why does Holden feel sad when he thinks about the gift his mother gave him? 7) Describe Holden’s emotional state when he is about to leave Pencey. Refer to specific details from the text that reflect this emotional state.