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Academies Holden Caulfield was kicked out of in the J.D. Salinger classic Catcher in the Rye.
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What were the 3 schools Holden attend?
Holden had been in - and failed out of - several prep schools, that he called "The Whooton School", and "Elkton Hills", and at the start of the book, he is in the process of failing out of "Pency Prep". The school names are fictitious, though "Pency Prep" is a thinly disguised version of Valley Forge Military.
When is elkton hills first mentioned by Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye?
Elkton Hills is first mentioned by Holden Caulfield early in the novel when he recalls his time spent there before attending Pencey Prep. He reflects on his friendships and experiences at Elkton Hills as he wanders around New York City.
What does Holden give us as the reason for leaving Elkton Hills?
He says that he was "surrounded by phonies".
Why did Holden leave Elkton Hills?
Holden said " One of the biggest reasons why I left Elkon Hills was because I was surrounded by phonies."
Who is Dick in the book The Catcher in the Rye?
Dick Slagle is Holden's roommate at Elkton Hills School.
What were the names of the schools Holden Caulfield flunked out of?
Holden names the following schools as ones he flunked out of: Elkton Hills, The Whooton School and Pency Prep. The first two are probably a combination of McBurney School, where Salinger was originally a student, and did indeed flunk out of. "Pency Prep" is a pseudonym for Valley Forge Military, which Salinger attended next, and graduated from (indeed, he was an excellent student at Valley Forge).
What does Holden give us the reason for leaving elkton hills?
Holden gives two reasons for leaving Elkton Hills: he dislikes the pretentiousness and phoniness of the people there, and he was expelled for failing his classes. He also mentions feeling alienated from his peers at the school.
Where is the Elkton Community Education Center in Elkton Oregon located?
The address of the Elkton Community Education Center is: , Elkton, OR 97436-0684
Where is the Elkton Branch Library in Elkton located?
The address of the Elkton Branch Library is: 110 Main Street, Elkton, 38455 0157
Where is the Elkton Community Library in Elkton located?
The address of the Elkton Community Library is: 106 N. Terrace Avenue, Elkton, 22827 M
How many towns named Elkton in US?
There are 10 cities or towns with the name Elkton. There are others with Elkton in it's name such as West Elkton, Ohio.
Where is the Elkton Area Historical Society in Elkton Michigan located?
The address of the Elkton Area Historical Society is: Po Box 342, Elkton, MI 48731
