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Both Ackley and Stradlater are similar to Holden in that they are characters from his school who he has mixed feelings about. Ackley is a socially awkward and annoying friend who Holden finds irritating, while Stradlater is a popular and charming roommate who Holden is jealous of. They both serve as examples of the types of people that Holden struggles to connect with.
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Why does Holden visit Ackley's room after his fight with Stradlater?
Holden visits Ackley's room after his fight with Stradlater because he seeks companionship and someone to talk to. He is feeling lonely and unsettled, and Ackley is one of the few people he can turn to in that moment. Additionally, Ackley's room is nearby and convenient for Holden to visit.
How are ackley and stradlater opposites in The Catcher in the Rye?
He was jelous of him dating Jane Gallagher. Well, that's what I thought.
What does Holden do when he vists ackley?
Holden needs someone to talk to after the fight with Stradlater. He needs someone to speak to and Ackley is in the conjoined room next door and despite Ackley's talk of sexual intercourse and horrible smell. P.S. I know this doesnt quite answer your question but this might of helped. Hope it did
What did holden do?
holden caulfield told the audience (Us) what his life is and where he is going to go etc. He also explains everything about himself and the other people like Phoebe and Ackley and Stradlater etc.
What does holden mean when he writes stradlater was a little bit like ackely?
Holden is comparing Stradlater and Ackley to emphasize that both of them are quite irritating and insincere in their interactions with others. His description suggests that they share certain annoying traits like being nosy and overly critical.
Why doesnt holden sleep on ely empty bed in Ackley room instead leaving in the middle of the night?
Holden leaves because he flashes back to when he went on a double date with stradlater in the car, and stradlater kept trying to talk this girl into doing stuff and she kept saying no, please stop..
Why doesn't Holden sleep on Ely's empty bed in Ackley's room instead off leaving in the middle of the night?
Holden leaves because he flashes back to when he went on a double date with stradlater in the car, and stradlater kept trying to talk this girl into doing stuff and she kept saying no, please stop..
Why does Holden refer to Stradlater as a secret slob?
Holden Caulfield refers to Ward Stradlater is a secret slob because Stradlater appears to be neat on the outside (well groomed, etc.), but the methods he takes to achieve the look aren't very hygienic, such as using a dirty razor to shave with. Ackley, on the other hand, is an obvious slob
Who was stradlater?
Stradlater was a senior at Pencey Prep. He was Holden's roommate
What is the name of Holden Caulfield's roommate?
Ward Stradlater
Why does Stradlater hit Holden hard enough to make his nose bleed?
Holden is bombarding Stradlater with questions about Jane because he knows Stradlater is a womanizer. Stradlater refuses to tell Holden what had happened, so Holden hits Stradlater in the face. Stradlater then pins him down to floor and tells him repeatedly to shut up. Holden continues calling him a "goddam moron" until Stradlater is so infuriated that he knocks Holden to the ground hard enough to make his nose bleed.
Why do Holden brossard and ackley not go to the movies after all?
Holden and Ackley do not end up going to the movies because Holden gets a headache, and Ackley decides to stay back with him to keep him company. Ackley offers to give Holden a "Romeo-and-Juliet" haircut instead.
