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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