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Where did Holden go right after the fight?
Where did Holden go right after the fight?
Ackley's room
What did Holden trip on in Ackley's room?
What did Holden trip on in Ackley's room?
A shoe
What was on Ackley's face?
What was on Ackley's face?
Acne cream
What did Holden repeatedly ask Ackley about?
What did Holden repeatedly ask Ackley about?
Where was the light?
Where was the light?
What surprised Ackley about Holden's appearance?
What surprised Ackley about Holden's appearance?
Was a chair always present in Ackley's room?
Was a chair always present in Ackley's room?
What game did Holden ask to play with Ackley?
What game did Holden ask to play with Ackley?
What time was it?
What time was it?
What did Ackley have to get up for in the morning?
What did Ackley have to get up for in the morning?
What did Holden never discuss with Ackley?
What did Holden never discuss with Ackley?
What did Holden request of Ackley?
What did Holden request of Ackley?
Why was Ely not at Pencey at that time?
Why was Ely not at Pencey at that time?
When does Ely always come back?
When does Ely always come back?
What did Holden do in response to not being able to sleep on Ely's bed?
What did Holden do in response to not being able to sleep on Ely's bed?
Why would Ackley not grant permission for Holden to sleep in Ely's bed?
Why would Ackley not grant permission for Holden to sleep in Ely's bed?
What did Holden start to feel like?
What did Holden start to feel like?
What did Holden tell Ackley was the reason for the fight?
What did Holden tell Ackley was the reason for the fight?
Was the reason for the fight true?
Was the reason for the fight true?
What did Holden complain about Ackley's room?
What did Holden complain about Ackley's room?
What thought about Stradlater's date drove Holden mad?
What thought about Stradlater's date drove Holden mad?
What differentiated Stradlater from other boys at Pencey?
What differentiated Stradlater from other boys at Pencey?
What did Holden want to know about Stradlater's date?
What did Holden want to know about Stradlater's date?
Where did Holden and Stradlater once double-date?
Where did Holden and Stradlater once double-date?
Where was Stradlater during their double-date?
Where was Stradlater during their double-date?
What was Stradlater's technique to getting sexual favors from girls?
What was Stradlater's technique to getting sexual favors from girls?
Did Stradlater have sex during their double date?
Did Stradlater have sex during their double date?
How many times did Holden say 'Hey Ackley' to wake Ackley up?
How many times did Holden say 'Hey Ackley' to wake Ackley up?
What did Holden ask Ackley after waking him up?
What did Holden ask Ackley after waking him up?
What did Ackley say that Holden could never make fun of?
What did Ackley say that Holden could never make fun of?
What did Holden call Ackley before he left?
What did Holden call Ackley before he left?
In front of whose door was the toothpaste found in the corridor?
In front of whose door was the toothpaste found in the corridor?
What brand was the toothpaste?
What brand was the toothpaste?
What did Holden think he may do while he was in the corridor?
What did Holden think he may do while he was in the corridor?
What did Holden decide to do instead?
What did Holden decide to do instead?
What was Holden's plan when he escaped?
What was Holden's plan when he escaped?
How long did it take for Holden to pack?
How long did it take for Holden to pack?
What type of bags did Holden pack?
What type of bags did Holden pack?
How many bags did Holden pack?
How many bags did Holden pack?
What saddened Holden when he was packing?
What saddened Holden when he was packing?
Why were the ice skates the wrong type?
Why were the ice skates the wrong type?
Where would Holden's mom have gone to get the skates?
Where would Holden's mom have gone to get the skates?
Was Holden broke?
Was Holden broke?
Who was the main benefactor to Holden?
Who was the main benefactor to Holden?
Why did Holden's grandma send him money often?
Why did Holden's grandma send him money often?
What did Holden want to sell before he left?
What did Holden want to sell before he left?
To whom did Holden want to sell his typewriter?
To whom did Holden want to sell his typewriter?
How much was the typewriter worth?
How much was the typewriter worth?
How much did Holden sell it for?
How much did Holden sell it for?
Where did Holden take his final look at the corridor?
Where did Holden take his final look at the corridor?
What was Holden doing while he took his final look?
What was Holden doing while he took his final look?
What did Holden do right before he left?
What did Holden do right before he left?
What did Holden almost trip on as he ran down the stairs?
What did Holden almost trip on as he ran down the stairs?
Study Notes
Chapter 7 Overview
- Holden visits Ackley's room after engaging in a fight.
- He trips over a shoe as he enters.
- Ackley's face is covered in acne cream, contributing to his ghostly appearance.
Interactions with Ackley
- Holden repeatedly questions Ackley about the location of the light, which is next to his hand.
- Ackley is surprised by the blood on Holden's face, indicating the fight's severity.
- Ackley's room lacks chairs, reflecting its uninviting atmosphere.
Games and Time
- Holden asks Ackley to play Canasta, trying to distract himself.
- The time is noted as 11:30 PM, while Ackley prepares for morning mass.
- Personal topics are off-limits for Holden; he avoids discussing his life with Ackley.
Ely's Absence
- Ely is not present at Pencey as he visits his parents every weekend, returning Sunday night.
- Holden expresses a desire to sleep in Ely’s bed but is denied by Ackley, who states it’s not his bed.
Holden's Emotions
- Feelings of loneliness and despair overwhelm Holden, making him feel "rotten and lonesome."
- He mentions Stradlater, claiming to have fought him over disparaging remarks that are not true.
- Holden complains about the unpleasant smell in Ackley's room.
Stradlater and Jane
- Holden is troubled by thoughts of Stradlater and Jane together in Ed Banky's car.
- Unlike others at Pencey, Stradlater has actual sexual experience, causing Holden to feel insecure.
Wake-Up Call
- Holden attempts to wake Ackley three times, asking him, sarcastically, about joining a monastery.
- Ackley states that his religion is something Holden should never mock.
Final Interactions
- Before leaving, Holden shakes Ackley’s hand and calls him "aces."
- They find toothpaste in front of the doors of Leahy & Hoffman, specifically Kolynos brand.
Decision to Leave
- Holden contemplates visiting Mal Brossard but ultimately decides to leave Pencey instead.
- He plans to stay at a cheap hotel in New York, packing in just two minutes with two Gladstone bags.
Emotional Moments
- Packing makes Holden nostalgic, especially about the hockey skates his mother bought when he wanted racing skates.
- His mother likely bought them from Spaulding's.
Financial Status
- Holden isn't broke; he has considerable funds, largely provided by his grandmother, who frequently sends him money due to memory issues.
- He attempts to sell his typewriter to Frederick Woodruff, originally worth $90 but sells it for only $20.
Departure
- As he takes a final look at the corridor next to the stairs, Holden cries.
- He leaves with a final shout of "Sleep tight, ya morons!" and almost trips on peanut shells while running downstairs.
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