Questions

1. Are there things that may suggest that Holden is immature for his age like looking at ducks?

2. Does Holden think about what the consequences of coming home early could be?

3. Why does Holden have a bad outlook on adults and not children?

4. Why does Allie's death trouble him so much and why doesn't he talk to someone about it instead of keeping it bottled up?

Chapters 15, 16 One Paragraph

In the chapter two nuns talk to Holden about going to teach in a school somewhere else and they are talking when Holden gives them ten dollars. They didn't press Holden to give it to them Holden actually forced them to take it which is surprising because he didn't want to pray in chapter 14 because he didn't like the religion thing yet he gave ten dollars to nuns for their charity. I was making me wonder if Holden is a nice guy but he forces himself to be mean and not like the world because that is what he thinks will make him feel better.

People of Catcher

Mr. spencer

To adult: The Celtics aren't that good in basketball. They won last year but they won't repeat as champions because the Pistons will win. The Pistons in my opinion are the best team in basketball.

To a friend: The Celtics think that they are hot shit because they won the championship. The Pistons will romp their faces if they play them in the playoffs. 

Holden: You know what annoys me? Those god damn Celtics. They are all phony the year they won the championship because they got some good players. It kills me to say this but the Pistons are the best team in the NBA. 

Catcher First Assignment

Questions about chapters 1 & 2

1. Why did Holden not mention his early life? Was there a bad experience or something he wants to hide?

2. What does Holden mean by "playing by the rules?"