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What was the chair in the lobby described as?
What was the chair in the lobby described as?
Vomit looking
Who does Holden know like a book?
Who does Holden know like a book?
Jane Gallagher
Where does Holden decide to visit?
Where does Holden decide to visit?
Ernies Nightclub
What does Holden discuss with the cab driver on the way to Ernie's?
What does Holden discuss with the cab driver on the way to Ernie's?
Who did Holden see at the club?
Who did Holden see at the club?
How does Holden deny Lillian's invitation to hang out?
How does Holden deny Lillian's invitation to hang out?
How does Holden get back to the hotel?
How does Holden get back to the hotel?
What does Maurice (the elevator man) do for Holden?
What does Maurice (the elevator man) do for Holden?
What is Holden's made up name for the hooker?
What is Holden's made up name for the hooker?
What happens with the hooker?
What happens with the hooker?
What does Holden do once Sunny exits?
What does Holden do once Sunny exits?
What happened when Holden got a knock on his door?
What happened when Holden got a knock on his door?
Who does Holden call on Sunday morning? What do they plan?
Who does Holden call on Sunday morning? What do they plan?
Where does Holden leave his bags when he checks out?
Where does Holden leave his bags when he checks out?
What happens when Holden is eating breakfast?
What happens when Holden is eating breakfast?
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Holden's interaction with Ernie's Nightclub
Holden's interaction with Ernie's Nightclub
Holden's visit to Ernie's Nightclub shows he wanted social interaction.
Holden's feelings about Lillian
Holden's feelings about Lillian
Holden is uncomfortable around Lillian which suggests social awkwardness
Holden's hotel departure
Holden's hotel departure
Holden retrieves belongings using a locker at Grand Central station.
Holden and Sunny's interaction
Holden and Sunny's interaction
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Holden's encounter with Maurice
Holden's encounter with Maurice
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Holden's walk to hotel
Holden's walk to hotel
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Holden's interaction with nuns
Holden's interaction with nuns
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Holden's Meeting Sally
Holden's Meeting Sally
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Holden's brother D.B.
Holden's brother D.B.
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Holden's thoughts on change
Holden's thoughts on change
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Holden's financial issues
Holden's financial issues
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Holden's discomfort in social situations.
Holden's discomfort in social situations.
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Holden's feelings of grief
Holden's feelings of grief
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Holden's use of a fake name
Holden's use of a fake name
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Holden's transient lifestyle.
Holden's transient lifestyle.
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Study Notes
Chapter 11
- The lobby chair is compared to looking like vomit, highlighting its unappealing nature.
- Holden intimately knows Jane Gallagher, showcasing their close friendship.
- Holden chooses to visit Ernie's Nightclub, indicating his desire for social interaction.
Chapter 12
- In the cab to Ernie's, Holden discusses topics such as ducks, fish, and the winter season, reflecting his preoccupations with change and loss.
- At Ernie's, Holden encounters Lillian Simmons, his brother D.B.'s ex-girlfriend, now with a Navy officer.
- Holden declines Lillian's invitation to join her by feigning he is just leaving, illustrating his discomfort in social situations.
Chapter 13
- Holden returns to the hotel by walking 41 blocks due to the unavailability of a cab, demonstrating his persistence and disconnection.
- Maurice, the elevator operator, arranges for Holden to have a hooker named Sunny in his room for a fee, indicating the darker side of the city.
- Holden invents the name "Jim Steele" for Sunny, reflecting his desire to detach from the situation.
- Instead of engaging in sexual activity, Holden only converses with Sunny and later disappoints her by only offering $5, revealing his internal conflict about intimacy.
Chapter 14
- After Sunny leaves, Holden smokes cigarettes and reflects on his late brother, emphasizing his feelings of grief and loneliness.
- A knock on his door reveals Sunny returning with Maurice, who insists on the full payment. Holden's resistance leads to a physical confrontation, underscoring his vulnerability.
Chapter 15
- On Sunday morning, Holden contacts Sally Hayes, planning to meet her for a theater matinee at 2:00 p.m., indicating his longing for connection.
- He stores his belongings in a lock box in Grand Central Station when checking out of the hotel, symbolizing his transient lifestyle.
- At breakfast, Holden meets two nuns from Chicago, discussing "Romeo and Juliet," which highlights his appreciation for literature. He generously donates $10, showcasing a moment of kindness amid his struggles.
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Test your understanding of chapters 11 to 15 of 'The Catcher in the Rye' with these summary questions. Each flashcard covers key details and character insights, helping you examine Holden Caulfield's experiences and thoughts during this part of the novel.
