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What is the name of Holden Caulfield's roommate?
Ward Stradlater
What sports does ward stradlater play?
Ward Stradlater, a character in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye," is described as playing basketball. However, it is also mentioned that he is good at pretty much all sports.
What does Stradlater look like in The Catcher and the Rye?
Holden's roommate at pencey prep.
Who does Holden say is the worst slob in The Catcher in the Rye?
Holden thinks Ward Stradlater is the worst slob in "Catcher" because Stradlater is a "secret slob", "you know, the kind of guy who looks so sharp, but you ought to see his razor - it's full of lather and hairs and crap".
Who was stradlater?
Stradlater was a senior at Pencey Prep. He was Holden's roommate
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
Holden refers to stradlater as unscrupulous what does he mean?
Holden is suggesting that Stradlater lacks moral principles or integrity, indicating that he believes Stradlater is deceitful, dishonest, or unethical in his behavior.
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.
What is he worried about in the terms of Jane and Stradlater?
Holden knew from personal experience that Jane was not sexually promiscuous. But he also knew from personal experience that Stradlater was. Hence his discomfort with Stradlater dating Jane.
What does stradlater and holden fight over?
Stradlater and Holden fight over Jane Gallagher, a girl whom they both know. Stradlater goes on a date with Jane, which upsets Holden because he has deep feelings for her and doesn't like the idea of Stradlater being with her. This leads to a physical fight between the two characters.
Who is stradlater date for that night?
Stradlater's date for the night isJane Gallagher, a girl that Holden knows well from childhood and likes.
What is the significance of stradlater's borrowing Holden's jacket?
When Stradlater borrows Holden's jacket, it symbolizes his exploitation of Holden's possessions without considering his feelings or respecting his boundaries. It reflects Stradlater's selfish nature and lack of regard for Holden as a friend. Additionally, it highlights the power dynamics in their relationship, with Stradlater appearing superior and Holden feeling inferior.
