Question #12

The novel ends in a somewhat peculiar way. The reader cannot be certain of whether Holden feels better than he did throughout the story. What do you interpret Holden to mean with the final line of the story, "Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody"?

Question #11

Mr. Antolini and Holden seem to share the same opinion about D.B and Hollywood. What do they have against it? Think of what Hollywood represents for an 'artist'.

Question #10

When Holden sneaks back home to visit Phoebe, he asks her what time their parents will be back. Would you say there is any indication that Holden would want to be caught by his parents? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text.

Question #9

On page 152 Holden is quite drunk and encounters the club's piano player. What is the significance of Holden's reply that he has "no home to go to"? Does Holden truly feel this is true? Why does he say it?

Question 8

In chapter 24 Mr. Antolini offers Holden great incites into the 'fall' Holden is 'riding for'. Which Antolini quotes in this chapter are particularly interesting for the meaning of the story?

Question 7

In chapter 22, Holden has a peculiar reaction to Pheobe's question about whether he actually likes anything. Specifically, he has a strong opinion about lawyers. What is significant about this conversation?

Question 6

On page 164 of the novel Holden, in speaking with his beloved sister Phoebe, scolds her saying, "That isn't nice, what are you-- a child for God's sake?". What is peculiar aboout this?

Question 5

What do you make out of the conversation with the peculiar character of Luce in chapter 19? Make textual references in your answer.

Question #4

In chapter 13, Holden makes up an entire scenario about his gloves, then at the beginning of chapter 14, he speaks to his deceased brother Allie. In your opinion, why does Holden do this? Make reference to the text in your answer.

Response Length

I APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S HARD WORK, BUT YOU MUST KNOW THAT

QUANTITY will not be valued over QUALITY.

Although i realize these questions COULD easily be developed into essays, you are not required to write essays. Just well thought out responses that are formal and that refer to specific examples and quotes in the text.

Remember to try to prove everything you say with evidence from the text.

QUESTION #3

In chapter 14, the author brings up an important symbol in the novel, with Holden's preoccupation with the duck pond. What is interesting about this encounter with the cab driver Horwitz? Begin with your interpretation of the significance of the duck pond, and consider Horwitz's response to Holden.

Question #2

PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP POSTS FORMAL AND ACADEMIC IN FORM AND LANGUAGE

QUESTION #2

In chapter 13, Holden has an encounter with a young prostitute named Sunny. What is significant about what happens? Use details from the novel.

Question #1

    There are many examples of inconsistencies related to what Haulden says and does. These inconsistencies between Haulden's opinions and actions can make our narrator out to be quite a hypocrite. On the other hand, one might argue that this makes him a more likeable character. For example, Holden shows his kinder side when he invites Ackley to the movies despite his previous judgements of him. What do you think?

Base your answer on textual references.

REMEMBER THE 10 ANSWER MAXIMUM

The Assignment

Blog postings will give everyone an opportunity to share insights on Holden Caulfield. However, even though this is the internet, answers are expected to be formal and academic.


I will be posting questions here and you are responsible for posting well thought out answers as 'comments' on the blog.


In total, each student will have to have posted 3 answers to the questions given. 


This is on a first come first serve basis, as no answers will be accepted after 10 answer posts for each question.




Furthermore,  each student is responsible for 3 responses to another student's posted answer.


These responses are meant to challenge the answer given with another interpretation or other evidence or reinforce it with further evidence.


ALL POSTS MUST BE APPROPRIATELY TITLED:


For example: "Post #1: Question #2"


('post #1' refers to YOUR first post for grading purposes)


OR
                         "Response #2 to Kiki's post"


('response #2' refers to your second response for grading purposes. 'to Kiki's post' refers to WHOSE answer you are responding to)






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