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Why does ernie's piano playing make holden feel even louiser than before?
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What does Holden sell just before he leaves pencey?
His typewriter.
What did allie die from in catcher of the rye?
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.
Why did Holden leave Mr Antolini's home before morning?
The reason is that Holden wakes up finding Mr. Antolini stroking his forehead or something, which Holden suspects might be a homosexual "pass". Yet almost as soon as he is out of the apartment, Holden begins to ask himself if he might have been mistaken. At this point in the book, Holden is on the verge of a breakdown, and not able to think or reason completely clearly.
What does Keep her kings in the back row mean in The Catcher in the Rye?
This has much to do with the general value that Holden has for innocence. Jane keeping her kings in the back was a safe way of playing, to the degree of not even playing really. Holden is therefore asking if she is still the innocent girl he once knew.
On what page in Catcher in the Rye is Holden at the Radio City Music Hall with Sally and he is playing with matches or fire?
end of pg 129
Why does holden leaves ernies?
Holden unexpectedly met an old girlfriend of his brother D.B. who was there with a naval officer. She invited Holden to their table, but Holden, who didn't like her, said he had to "meet someone". He then had no choice but to leave.
In J.D. Salingers the catcher the rye why did holden have to leave from ernies?
Holden left Ernie's after Lillian Simmons, a girl he used to date, came over and wanted to dance with him. Feeling uncomfortable and wanting to avoid any conflict, Holden left Ernie's to avoid dancing with her.
What does Holden end up doing with Ackley and Brossard on Saturday night Catcher in the Rye?
Holden spends Saturday night with Ackley and Brossard in their dorm room. They engage in trivial conversation, play chess, and listen to music. Despite Holden's initial annoyance with them, he ultimately finds some comfort in their company.
What did Mr. Spencer read to Holden?
Mr. Spencer read Holden's essay on the Egyptians to him before discussing his academic performance and potential future.
What was Holden Caulfield's favorite game?
Holden Caulfield's favorite game was "ping-pong." He often enjoyed playing it at his school's gym.
When and where did baseball player Joe Holden play?
Joe Holden debuted on June 14, 1934, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies at Baker Bowl; he played his final game on April 21, 1936, playing for the at .
Which sport did Holden help Jane improve at?
Holden helped Jane improve at playing golf. He offered her some tips and encouragement to improve her game.
What does Holden sell just before he leaves pencey?
His typewriter.
What sports did Holden caulfield enjoy?
Holden Caulfield enjoys playing basketball and watching movies. He also used to practice fencing and enjoyed reading literature.
Where does holden wait for phoebe?
Holden waits for Phoebe at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. They meet there to spend time together before Holden plans to leave town.
When holden is retrieving scissors from his closet what happens to him?
Holden accidentally breaks the record he was playing while retrieving the scissors from his closet, leaving him feeling even more upset and isolated.
Why did holden leave Mr Antolins home before morning?
Because Mr Antolin was patting his head and Holden thought it was a sexual advancement :O
