the books he likes are the ones his brother D.B. writes. his faveourite is THe Secret Goldfish
a catcher in the rye
Holden's roommate at pencey prep.
Luce thought Holden was impossibly immature, but Luce loved feeling superior to anyone, likely why he agreed to meet Holden for a drink, though he didn't like Holden.
In the Catcher in the Rye, the thing that Holden hated the most were phonies. He also didnt like adults, pency prep and stradlater but the reason behind his hate all were linked to phonieness. like adults, he doesnt like them because they are phony and dillusional. he did not like mr.antolini after the visit Holden made to his house.
Holden decides if a book is outstanding based on his like or dislike of the author. Holden states that there are some authors that he would just like to ring up and talk to. If he has this kind of friendly connection with an author then he feels justified in the fact that this book is outstanding. If not, he deems the book boring and that the author is just another "phony".
a catcher in the rye
Holden Caulfield in "The Catcher in the Rye" describes his reading habits using a paradox by stating that the more he reads certain books, the more he feels like he knows the author, even though he has never met them. This paradox reflects Holden's desire for genuine connections and his struggle with feelings of alienation and isolation.
Holden Caulfield's reading favorites from "The Catcher in the Rye" in "The Catcher in the Rye" serves to illustrate his deep connection to the novel's themes of alienation, innocence, and the loss of childhood. It also highlights his desire to protect others, especially children, from the harsh realities and complexities of adulthood. This act reflects Holden's yearning for authenticity and his struggle to navigate a world that he perceives as phony and corrupt.
Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye," says he would like to be the catcher in the rye. He imagines himself standing in a field of rye, catching children who are about to fall off a cliff, symbolizing his desire to protect innocence and preserve the purity of childhood.
Holden's roommate at pencey prep.
Luce thought Holden was impossibly immature, but Luce loved feeling superior to anyone, likely why he agreed to meet Holden for a drink, though he didn't like Holden.
As Holden exits the school, Spencer yells, "Goodbye, Holden Caulfield!" through the window.
In the Catcher in the Rye, the thing that Holden hated the most were phonies. He also didnt like adults, pency prep and stradlater but the reason behind his hate all were linked to phonieness. like adults, he doesnt like them because they are phony and dillusional. he did not like mr.antolini after the visit Holden made to his house.
Holden decides if a book is outstanding based on his like or dislike of the author. Holden states that there are some authors that he would just like to ring up and talk to. If he has this kind of friendly connection with an author then he feels justified in the fact that this book is outstanding. If not, he deems the book boring and that the author is just another "phony".
Holden describes Spencer as looking like a burlesque comedian when he is sitting in his chair. This comparison suggests that Holden sees Spencer as someone who may appear humorous or out of touch with reality.
In "The Catcher in the Rye," Holden Caulfield expresses his disdain for "phonies" who act in ways he finds insincere or dishonest. This sentiment is a recurring theme throughout the novel, but the specific chapter or quote where he mentions that something "kills" him when someone does something he doesn't like is not readily identifiable as it is a sentiment he conveys throughout the book.
I feel like he was trying to exaggerate what his own life was like through Holden. Stalinger, like Holden, flunked out of preparatory schools and I believe he tries to convey his thoughts about the importance of one's childhood and how they should never try to grow up through Holden as well.