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What did the chair in the lobby smell like, and what did Holden's cab in Ch. 12 smell like?
What did the chair in the lobby smell like, and what did Holden's cab in Ch. 12 smell like?
Vomity
What things do Jane and Holden do while watching movies that blow Holden away?
What things do Jane and Holden do while watching movies that blow Holden away?
Jane puts her hand on the back of Holden's neck.
What does Holden ask Ackley to play?
What does Holden ask Ackley to play?
Canasta
What time does Holden head over to Ackley's?
What time does Holden head over to Ackley's?
What does Holden know about how Stradlater interacts with his dates?
What does Holden know about how Stradlater interacts with his dates?
What does Holden ask Ackley about his religion?
What does Holden ask Ackley about his religion?
What does Holden tell Ackley the fight was about initially?
What does Holden tell Ackley the fight was about initially?
Why does Holden think he'd be okay to stay in Ackley's room?
Why does Holden think he'd be okay to stay in Ackley's room?
What politician does Holden link to Ackley/Stradlater?
What politician does Holden link to Ackley/Stradlater?
Why did Ackley want to sleep?
Why did Ackley want to sleep?
What does Holden decide to do as he walks down the empty halls at Pencey?
What does Holden decide to do as he walks down the empty halls at Pencey?
Who was Holden going to go see before making his decision?
Who was Holden going to go see before making his decision?
Why did Holden specifically want to give his parents some time to digest 'Thurmer's letter'?
Why did Holden specifically want to give his parents some time to digest 'Thurmer's letter'?
Why was Holden sad while packing up his room?
Why was Holden sad while packing up his room?
Why did Holden have a good amount of cash on hand?
Why did Holden have a good amount of cash on hand?
What does Holden do after packing before leaving Pencey?
What does Holden do after packing before leaving Pencey?
What does Holden shout as he left Pencey?
What does Holden shout as he left Pencey?
What did Holden do right before shouting?
What did Holden do right before shouting?
Where does Holden go immediately after leaving Pencey? How does he get there?
Where does Holden go immediately after leaving Pencey? How does he get there?
How does Holden wash his face?
How does Holden wash his face?
What does Holden like to buy on the trains when riding at night? Does he do it this time?
What does Holden like to buy on the trains when riding at night? Does he do it this time?
Who sits next to Holden, and what does she do as she sits down?
Who sits next to Holden, and what does she do as she sits down?
What pseudonym does Holden give to the woman who sits next to him and why is it significant?
What pseudonym does Holden give to the woman who sits next to him and why is it significant?
How does Holden say he hurt his nose when asked about it on the train?
How does Holden say he hurt his nose when asked about it on the train?
What does Holden say about Ernie Morrow? Why?
What does Holden say about Ernie Morrow? Why?
What does Holden invite the woman sitting next to him to do?
What does Holden invite the woman sitting next to him to do?
What is the truth about Ernie Morrow? What kind of person is he? What does Holden tell his mom, though?
What is the truth about Ernie Morrow? What kind of person is he? What does Holden tell his mom, though?
Why does Holden say he'd be allowed to get a drink in the club car? Why doesn't he actually go get one?
Why does Holden say he'd be allowed to get a drink in the club car? Why doesn't he actually go get one?
What reason does Holden give for his leaving Pencey early before Christmas break begins?
What reason does Holden give for his leaving Pencey early before Christmas break begins?
What reason does Holden give for not visiting with the Morrows over summer?
What reason does Holden give for not visiting with the Morrows over summer?
Who did Holden want to call when he got off the train, and why didn't he?
Who did Holden want to call when he got off the train, and why didn't he?
How long was Holden in the phone booth?
How long was Holden in the phone booth?
What does Holden ask the cab driver about after he asks him to turn around?
What does Holden ask the cab driver about after he asks him to turn around?
How does Holden think he looks in his red hunting cap?
How does Holden think he looks in his red hunting cap?
Why didn't he want to wear his hat to check in at the hotel? Why was that ironic?
Why didn't he want to wear his hat to check in at the hotel? Why was that ironic?
What hotel does he stay in?
What hotel does he stay in?
What does Holden see the people doing in the hotel room across from him?
What does Holden see the people doing in the hotel room across from him?
What's the problem for Holden to being 'crumby' with girls that he likes?
What's the problem for Holden to being 'crumby' with girls that he likes?
Who did Holden think about calling long distance, and why did he ultimately decide not to do it?
Who did Holden think about calling long distance, and why did he ultimately decide not to do it?
Who does he decide to call, and where did he get the number from?
Who does he decide to call, and where did he get the number from?
How does Faith react to Holden calling her so late? What makes her change her mind?
How does Faith react to Holden calling her so late? What makes her change her mind?
What is the end result of the conversation?
What is the end result of the conversation?
What kind of girl was Faith?
What kind of girl was Faith?
What do you know about Phoebe Caufield? What does she like to do? What do she and Holden do?
What do you know about Phoebe Caufield? What does she like to do? What do she and Holden do?
Who does Holden ask to dance?
Who does Holden ask to dance?
Is she a good dancer? Why/what makes a good dancer, according to Holden?
Is she a good dancer? Why/what makes a good dancer, according to Holden?
Where was she from?
Where was she from?
Who did she see buying a newspaper?
Who did she see buying a newspaper?
Why did she get upset with Holden?
Why did she get upset with Holden?
What item of clothing do the three girls not from NYC have on, and why might that be significant to Holden?
What item of clothing do the three girls not from NYC have on, and why might that be significant to Holden?
What were the three girls' names?
What were the three girls' names?
Where did they work?
Where did they work?
What lie did Holden tell to kid them, and what was their reaction?
What lie did Holden tell to kid them, and what was their reaction?
Be aware of the three different girls and their three different personalities.
Be aware of the three different girls and their three different personalities.
Why didn't the girls stick around as the club was closing?
Why didn't the girls stick around as the club was closing?
Who was on Holden's brain after he left the bar/club and dancing with Bernice, Marty, and Laverne?
Who was on Holden's brain after he left the bar/club and dancing with Bernice, Marty, and Laverne?
What did Holden think HADN'T happened when Stradlater had Jane in Banky's car?
What did Holden think HADN'T happened when Stradlater had Jane in Banky's car?
What did Holden do with Jane every morning and every afternoon over the summer?
What did Holden do with Jane every morning and every afternoon over the summer?
How did Holden first meet Jane, and why didn't she want to talk to him?
How did Holden first meet Jane, and why didn't she want to talk to him?
How many balls did Jane lose the first time she played golf with Holden? Why?
How many balls did Jane lose the first time she played golf with Holden? Why?
What did Holden show to Jane, that he'd never shown to anyone else other than his family?
What did Holden show to Jane, that he'd never shown to anyone else other than his family?
Why didn't Holden's mom like Jane?
Why didn't Holden's mom like Jane?
When did Holden think he'd gotten closest to necking with Jane? What happened?
When did Holden think he'd gotten closest to necking with Jane? What happened?
Where does Holden decide to go at the end of ch. 11?
Where does Holden decide to go at the end of ch. 11?
What happens on NYC streets late at night that makes Holden feel so depressed?
What happens on NYC streets late at night that makes Holden feel so depressed?
What does Holden ask his cab driver about Central Park?
What does Holden ask his cab driver about Central Park?
What two options does Holden consider for the Central Park ducks?
What two options does Holden consider for the Central Park ducks?
What does the cab driver say happens to the fish in the Central Park lagoon over winter? How do they stay alive?
What does the cab driver say happens to the fish in the Central Park lagoon over winter? How do they stay alive?
What was Holden's Ch. 12 cabbie's name?
What was Holden's Ch. 12 cabbie's name?
Who was playing the piano at the club, and why didn't Holden like it?
Who was playing the piano at the club, and why didn't Holden like it?
What are Holden's two favorite drinks?
What are Holden's two favorite drinks?
Why was Holden able to drink alcohol at Ernie's?
Why was Holden able to drink alcohol at Ernie's?
Why does the girl stay with the funny looking guy at the table on Holden's left, if the funny looking guy is so boring?
Why does the girl stay with the funny looking guy at the table on Holden's left, if the funny looking guy is so boring?
What is the guy at the table at the right doing with his attractive date?
What is the guy at the table at the right doing with his attractive date?
Who does Holden ask the waiter to ask to join him and why?
Who does Holden ask the waiter to ask to join him and why?
Who comes up to Holden and how does he know her? Who was she with, and what did he do that Holden hates?
Who comes up to Holden and how does he know her? Who was she with, and what did he do that Holden hates?
Why does Holden have to leave Ernie's?
Why does Holden have to leave Ernie's?
Why does Holden hate to tell people he's glad to have met them? Why does he do it?
Why does Holden hate to tell people he's glad to have met them? Why does he do it?
What does Holden do immediately after leaving Ernie's? Why?
What does Holden do immediately after leaving Ernie's? Why?
What would Holden do if he found out who stole his gloves at Pencey? Why does this make him yellow?
What would Holden do if he found out who stole his gloves at Pencey? Why does this make him yellow?
Why does Holden hate fights, and what would he rather do than get into a fight?
Why does Holden hate fights, and what would he rather do than get into a fight?
Why doesn't Holden go into the dive bar?
Why doesn't Holden go into the dive bar?
What did the hotel lobby smell like?
What did the hotel lobby smell like?
What happens in the elevator?
What happens in the elevator?
Why is Holden still a virgin, according to him?
Why is Holden still a virgin, according to him?
What does Holden do initially upon returning to his hotel room?
What does Holden do initially upon returning to his hotel room?
What book did Holden start thinking about while waiting on his prostitute to arrive, and why?
What book did Holden start thinking about while waiting on his prostitute to arrive, and why?
What happens to Holden on his way to open the door to his hotel room?
What happens to Holden on his way to open the door to his hotel room?
What was Holden's reaction when the prostitute takes off her dress?
What was Holden's reaction when the prostitute takes off her dress?
Why did Holden think the prostitute was young?
Why did Holden think the prostitute was young?
What was the prostitute's name?
What was the prostitute's name?
What thoughts does Holden have as he's hanging up the prostitute's dress?
What thoughts does Holden have as he's hanging up the prostitute's dress?
Why does Holden tell her he doesn't want to do anything?
Why does Holden tell her he doesn't want to do anything?
What does the prostitute try to do as she leaves? What's Holden's reaction?
What does the prostitute try to do as she leaves? What's Holden's reaction?
What does she call Holden as she leaves?
What does she call Holden as she leaves?
What did Holden start to do because he was depressed?
What did Holden start to do because he was depressed?
What did it mean when Holden would tell his brother Allie to get his bike and meet him at Bobby Fallon's house?
What did it mean when Holden would tell his brother Allie to get his bike and meet him at Bobby Fallon's house?
Who did Holden argue with about the Bible? And what were their arguments about?
Who did Holden argue with about the Bible? And what were their arguments about?
What did Holden think happened to Judas?
What did Holden think happened to Judas?
Why couldn't Holden pray? What did he keep picturing?
Why couldn't Holden pray? What did he keep picturing?
Study Notes
Smells and Atmosphere
- Lobby furniture gave off a smell reminiscent of vomit.
- Holden's taxi smelled similarly unsettling.
Relationships and Interactions
- Jane touched Holden affectionately, causing strong emotional reactions.
- Holden believes Jane’s interactions with him have deeper implications.
Social Dynamics
- Ackley and Stradlater's interactions are characterized by manipulation.
- Holden refers to Abraham Lincoln when discussing Ackley's traits.
Holden's Movements
- He leaves Pencey at 11:30, motivated by a desire to avoid confrontation and disappointment.
- His journey includes physical interactions, like kicking a box, reflecting his restless mind.
Emotional Landscape
- Packing his belongings evokes sadness, especially missing his ice skates.
- He values privacy, believing his mother will react hysterically upon receiving news.
Financial Aspects
- He has financial means due to consistent birthday money from his grandmother.
- Interactions related to money are frequent, including selling a typewriter for cash.
Train Encounters
- On a train, Holden meets Mrs. Morrow, creating a narrative about a fictitious operation to mask his reality.
- He expresses concerns about the fate of the Central Park ducks during winter, indicating his tendency to ruminate on existential issues.
Vulnerability with Women
- Holden feels emotionally vulnerable yet estranged from female interactions, exemplified through his conversation with Faith Cavendish.
- He struggles between his longing for connection and fears of rejection or dishonesty.
Memories of Jane
- Jane is a recurring figure, representing innocence and emotional comfort in Holden's memories.
- Their past interactions reflect Holden's feelings of longing and discomfort with adulthood.
Nightlife Experiences
- Experiences in bars and clubs illustrate Holden’s disconnection from adult social norms and his increasing sense of alienation.
- He despises the superficial nature of relationships showcased in the nightlife scenes.
Internal Conflicts
- Holden's virginity symbolizes his complex relationship with sexuality, tied to emotional trauma.
- He communicates with Allie, reflecting his enduring grief and desire for connection with lost loved ones.
Philosophical Reflections
- Holden debates moral and philosophical ideas, such as his views on Judas and religious beliefs, shedding light on his internal struggles and doubts.
- Prayer becomes difficult for him, interconnected with his distress over interpersonal relationships and self-worth.
Final Thoughts
- The narrative showcases Holden's detachment from society, emotional turmoil, and quest for genuine connections amidst an increasingly inauthentic world.
- His experience reflects broader themes of adolescence, loss, and the search for identity in a confusing environment.
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