Mr. Spencer makes Holden read his essay on Egyptians in "The Catcher in the Rye." He then discusses the essay's theme of how the Egyptians prepared for the afterlife by mummifying themselves.
He read Holden a paper the Holden had written about the Egyptians
He shows him the note that Holden wrote on his Egypt report and says 'phony' things like grand.
Mr. Spencer used a guilt-tripping technique by bringing up Holden's academic performance and lack of effort in his studies during a conversation, making Holden feel guilty and uncomfortable. This tactic was a way for Mr. Spencer to assert his authority and try to motivate Holden to take his studies more seriously.
Holden demonstrates an ability to read and understand literature throughout the novel, such as discussing books he's read and quoting poems. He also uses sophisticated language and references, suggesting he is not actually illiterate despite his claim.
Allie was Holden's younger brother who died of Leukemia. He had a baseball mitt that he wrote poems on in green pen so he could read something while playing in the outfield. Holden and Allie were pretty close.
He read Holden's essay.
Holden talks about a book he's read by Ring Lardner that his brother gave him. He also says he reads a lot.
Mark Chapman was actually a big fan of John Lennon. When he read Catcher in the Rye. He felt so connected to the main character Holder Caulfield and he saw similarities. H felt as if Lennon was a phony himself and Chapman shot him. And Chapman actually followed the steps of Holden before killing Lennon. When they took him away in court, Chapman read aloud from the Catcher in the Rye.
One quote about individuality in "Catcher in the Rye" is when Holden Caulfield says, "I'm quite illiterate, but I read a lot." This shows how he values his unique approach to learning. In contrast, a quote about conformity is when Holden criticizes people who act phony just to fit in: "I'd rather have a guy who will fall on his sword than throw it at someone else." This highlights his disdain for conforming to societal expectations.
There's no exact answer for as to what type of depression he has. However, we can be sure that it's serious enough that he has to see a proffesional. If you read the first chapter, he keeps saying "before I had to come out here to relax." Basically, he's talking to a shrink the whole time. The author has put the reader in the doctor's place. A few people have wanted to contact the author to ask what Holden's condition was, but he's a bit of an introvert. He keeps to himself, won't talk about his book, and doesn't give interviews. He wants us all to come up with our own opinions and ideas about his work.
Because there's prostitutes in it.
During one of the main characters thought processes he says that more than anything he would love to be in the middle of a rye field rounding up children running about. Alot like the Pied PIper "the catcher in the rye."