Questions and Answers
Who is Bobby Fallon?
A neighbor and friend of Holden from Maine several years ago.
Who is Arthur Childs?
A student at Whooton School with whom Holden discusses religious issues.
After Sunny leaves Holden's room, whom does he begin talking to?
Allie.
What does Holden find disturbing about Jesus' disciples?
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How does Holden's belief about Judas differ from that of Arthur Childs?
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How does Holden say Jesus chose his disciples?
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Who knocks on Holden's door?
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Why do Maurice and Sunny return to Holden's room?
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What does Holden dislike about ministers?
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How does Maurice respond when Holden threatens to scream?
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What religion are the children in Holden's family?
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What excuse does Holden give for not committing suicide?
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What does Holden do after Sunny leaves the room?
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What does Holden try to do when he goes to bed?
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What does Holden spend time thinking about once in bed?
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What do Maurice and Sunny want from Holden?
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How much money does Sunny take from Holden?
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What does Maurice do to Holden?
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How does Holden feel after Sunny leaves the room?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Bobby Fallon is a childhood friend of Holden from Maine.
- Arthur Childs attends Whooton School and engages with Holden on religious discussions.
- Allie is Holden's younger brother, who he feels guilt towards for not taking him on a bike ride.
Holden's Thoughts and Beliefs
- Holden finds Jesus' disciples frustrating, comparing them to "useless" things, expressing his disdain for their ineffectiveness.
- He believes in a forgiving nature for Judas, asserting that Jesus would not condemn him to Hell despite his betrayal.
- Holden feels that Jesus selected his disciples based on random choice, often selecting those with imperfections.
Key Events
- Maurice and Sunny knock on Holden's door, which Holden anticipates through a "physic" feeling.
- They return seeking a payment of $5 that Holden owes for services rendered.
- Ministers are perceived by Holden as phony, often speaking in insincere, "holy" tones.
- When threatened by Maurice, Holden claims he would scream for help, which only amuses Maurice.
Emotional State
- Holden's family consists of Catholic children which adds complexity to his reflections on faith.
- He considers suicide but is deterred by the thought of public scrutiny on his body.
- After Sunny departs, Holden resorts to smoking a cigarette to cope with his feelings of despair.
- As he attempts to sleep, he struggles with prayers that seem ineffective.
Post-Encounter Feelings
- Time spent in bed leads Holden into contemplations about Allie, enhancing his sense of grief and longing.
- The confrontation leaves him feeling defeated and miserable, particularly in the aftermath of his physical confrontation with Maurice.
- By the end of the encounter, Holden experiences a significant emotional toll, haunted by memories of Allie and consumed by feelings of depression.
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