Catcher In the Rye Chapters 14-19 Flashcards

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Who is Bobby Fallon?

A neighbor and friend from Maine several years ago

Who does Holden talk to after Sunny leaves his room?

Allie

Why does Holden feel like praying but doesn't end up doing it?

Because he can't always pray when he feels like it, and he is sort of an atheist.

What is it that Holden finds disturbing about the disciples?

He thinks they were okay after Jesus died but while he was alive they were useless. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Holden like best in the Bible?

The lunatic that lived in tombs and kept cutting himself with stones, and Jesus. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Arthur Childs?

A boy at Whooton school that Holden discusses religious issues. Signup and view all the answers

How does Holden's view of Judas differ from that of Arthur's?

Holden believes that Jesus wouldn't send Judas to Hell even though he betrayed him. Signup and view all the answers

How does Holden say that Jesus chose his disciples?

He randomly chose disciples with flaws because he didn't have time to analyze everyone. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Holden go to church?

His parents are different religions and all the children are atheist. Signup and view all the answers

Who was knocking at Holden's door?

Maurice and Sunny. Signup and view all the answers

What was Holden wearing when he answered the door?

Pajamas. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maurice and Sunny come to his room?

They owe him $5. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Holden like ministers?

They are phonies with their fake Holy voices. Signup and view all the answers

How does Maurice respond when Holden says he will yell if Maurice 'roughs him up'?

He says if he yells his parents will find out he spent the night with a prostitute. Signup and view all the answers

What does Maurice do to Holden?

He snaps his pajamas and punches him in the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden say that makes Maurice so upset?

That he is a dirty moron and in 2 years will be the guy on the street asking for a dime for coffee. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden fantasize about?

That Maurice shot him in the guts so he goes to the bathroom to get a shot of bourbon. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Holden decide not to take his own life and jump out the window?

He didn't want a bunch of 'rubbernecks' looking at his body while he was all gory. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Holden call Jane, and who did he call instead?

He wasn't in the mood, so he calls Sally Hayes. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Sally Hayes.

She knows a lot about theater and plays, but Holden thinks she is a phony. Signup and view all the answers

What word does Sally say that Holden hates?

Grand. Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden do when he left the hotel?

He took a cab to Grand Central Station and put his bags into a locker. Signup and view all the answers

What information about Holden's parents do we learn?

Holden always forgets to pick up his change at restaurants, which drives his parents crazy. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with the suitcases?

Holden roomed with Dick Slagle and kept his suitcases under his bed. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Holden say it is harder to room with people when you have better suitcases?

Because you think they are intelligent and have a good sense of humor, but they care about the suitcases. Signup and view all the answers

How much does Holden donate to the nuns?

$10. Signup and view all the answers

What do the nuns teach?

One taught English and the other taught History and American Government. Signup and view all the answers

What is Holden's attitude towards nuns?

He feels respect and admiration because they seem genuinely good. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the reference to Mercutio?

Holden is affected by the injustices of Mercutio's death. Signup and view all the answers

Who did the nun remind him of?

Ernest Morrow's mother because she was so nice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the monologue about Catholicism?

Holden sees religion as a barrier between people. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with Louis Shaney?

He was the first person Holden met at Whooton school. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Holden went to say goodbye to the nuns?

He was smoking and felt embarrassed when the smoke blew in their faces. Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't she picture her aunt or Sally Hayes' mother collecting for charity?

They are seen as self-centered and uninterested in genuine charity work. Signup and view all the answers

What did Holden say he liked about the nuns?

That they never went anywhere swanky for lunch. Signup and view all the answers

What record did Holden get for Phoebe?

'Little Shirley Beans'. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Holden find Catholics annoying?

They were always trying to find out if you were also Catholic. Signup and view all the answers

What was Holden's last meal?

With Ackley and Brossard in Agerstown having hamburgers. Signup and view all the answers

What was Dick's favorite word?

Bourgeois. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Holden describe the child on the street as swell?

Because he was singing if a body catch a body coming through the rye. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Holden went in the drugstore?

He called Jane, but hung up when her mom answered. Signup and view all the answers

What tickets did Holden get and why would Sally like it?

Tickets for two orchestra seats for 'I Know My Love'. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Holden hate actors?

Because they never act like people and the good ones think they're good. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with Hamlet?

Holden didn't enjoy it because Sir Laurence Olivier wasn't always compelling. Signup and view all the answers

What is Holden's favorite part of Hamlet?

Was when Ophelia was horsing around with her brother. Signup and view all the answers

What was Phoebe's favorite part of Hamlet?

Was when Hamlet patted a dog on the head. Signup and view all the answers

What does the reference to Hamlet reveal?

That he likes Hamlet but doesn't like the casting. Signup and view all the answers

How did Holden describe the park?

It had nothing but dog poop, globs of spit, and cigar butts. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Phoebe like to skate?

Near the mall by the bandstand. Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis of the museum's appeal to Holden?

It always smelled like it was raining and everything stayed the same. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Holden's teacher?

Miss Aigletinger. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Holden's partner?

Gertrude Levine. Signup and view all the answers

What happened once he got to the museum?

He said you couldn't pay him 1 million bucks to go inside. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the remembrance of Harris Macklin?

He was a bore but helped Holden ease his anxiety about girls. Signup and view all the answers

What was the play about?

It was about a couple whose parents don't want them together. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden say about the actors?

That they were showing off and interrupting each other. Signup and view all the answers

Why does he say the people are phonies during the intermission?

Because they all talked about the play to show off. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with the Ivy League guy?

George came up to her and talked as if they were long-lost friends. Signup and view all the answers

What was so annoying about George?

How he called the Lunts angels and his snobby voice. Signup and view all the answers

What was Sally's marvelous idea?

That they go ice skating at Radio City. Signup and view all the answers

When they went inside for a table, what proposal did Holden make?

For them to run away together and live in Massachusetts or Vermont. Signup and view all the answers

What does she say to do those things after college?

That they can do it after college. Signup and view all the answers

What does Holden say as they leave from their table?

Let's leave you give me a royal pain in the a**. Signup and view all the answers

What did he eat when he left the skating rink?

A Swiss cheese sandwich and a malt. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Holden want to call Jane?

So he can dance with her. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Al Pike?

He went to Choate and was Jane's date to a Fourth of July dance. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Carl Luce?

He is three years older than Holden and goes to Columbia. Signup and view all the answers

Who would Jesus have liked in the Rockette show?

The guy that plays the kettle drums in the orchestra. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Relationships

Bobby Fallon: A former neighbor and friend from Maine.
Allie: Holden's deceased brother; he feels guilt for not taking him on a bike trip.
Arthur Childs: A boy at Whooton school with whom Holden discusses religious issues.
Sally Hayes: A girl whom Holden finds phony; she knows theater well but lacks genuine intelligence.

Holden's Thoughts and Beliefs

Holden struggles with prayer, feeling guilty about his lack of faith as he identifies somewhat as an atheist.
He admires the lunatic from the Bible and believes Jesus wouldn't send Judas to Hell for betrayal.
Holden perceives the disciples as flawed individuals chosen randomly by Jesus without scrutiny.

Encounters and Conflicts

Maurice and Sunny confront Holden about the money he owes for their services; he humorously claims to be psychic before answering the door.
After an altercation with Maurice, who physically assaults him, Holden fantasizes about revenge but ultimately refrains from suicide, fearing the public eye.

Holden expresses disdain for ministers and actors, calling them phonies who do not act authentically.
He finds respect for nuns, appreciating their innocence and lack of pretentiousness, distinguishing them from his family members who he views as superficial.

Cultural References

The reference to Mercutio's death in "Romeo and Juliet" resonates with Holden as he identifies with victimhood and injustice.
Holden's reflections on "Hamlet" reveal his disappointment in performances that lack authenticity, prioritizing emotional connection to a character.

Experiences in the City

After leaving the hotel, Holden visits Grand Central Station before having breakfast at a sandwich bar.
He feels nostalgia for the Museum of Natural History, which offers a sense of stability amidst life's certainties.

Relationships and Regrets

Holden's interactions with women, like Jane Gallagher and Sally Hayes, highlight his desire for meaningful connection yet his perception of their phoniness.
When making a spontaneous ice skating proposal to Sally, he envisions an escape to a simpler life but is rejected.

Themes of Innocence and Growth

Holden's nostalgia for childhood innocence surfaces through his admiration for children and his frustrations with adult phoniness.
His aspirations of a carefree life are juxtaposed with the perceived responsibilities of adulthood, intensifying his internal conflict.

Final Thoughts

Throughout these chapters, Holden wrestles with conflicting ideals of innocence, authenticity, and the harsh realities of growing up, capturing the essence of teenage angst.

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