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  Why does Holden have feelings for Jane Gallagher?

  Posted by mohammadruman1994 on Nov 7, 2009 at 04:15 AM

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  Why is Holden Caulfield so contemptuous of D.B.?

  Posted by skittlez0617 on Nov 6, 2009 at 09:00 PM

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  In the end of chapter 2, why does Holden think saying "Good luck" is a terrible thing to say?

  Posted by lamiyak on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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  In the book The Catcher in the Rye, in chapter 20 why does Holden do his "bullet in the guts" number again?

  Posted by stargirllynn on Oct 26, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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  Describe the significance of children in The Catcher in the Rye. What role do they play in the novel?

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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  How does Holden come of age?  How does he NOT come of age? Please cite specific examples/ passages from the text.

  Posted by papi on Oct 22, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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  Catcher in the rye positive reviews?

  Posted by corporalseda on Oct 19, 2009 at 05:06 AM

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  In the book Catcher in the Rye, accoring to Holden, why did he fail out of Pencey?

  Posted by mack80sam on Oct 18, 2009 at 06:15 PM

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      Holden is often hypocritical—he says one thing but does another.  Analyze three examples of him being hypocritical.    

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 17, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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  Catcher in the Rye specific summary.

  Posted by corporalseda on Oct 15, 2009 at 08:35 PM

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       Holden is often hypocritical—he says one thing but does another.  Analyze three examples of him being hypocritical.

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 15, 2009 at 05:01 PM

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  i need help with an essay  topic is : in what extend does holden maturity is at the end of the novel?   3 main points and  supporting details

  Posted by wasabilol on Oct 14, 2009 at 05:03 PM

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  Why does Holden want to take off with Sally now instead of after college?  What is the difference in his eyes?

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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  The Catcher in the Rye, Holden is often hypocritical-he says one thing but does another. Aanalyze three examples of him being hypocritical.

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 13, 2009 at 08:35 AM

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  identify the following character's and tell how  Holden feels about them??? spencer ackley stradlater sally hayes and Mr. Antonlini

  Posted by fresh54 on Oct 12, 2009 at 03:01 PM

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  What would be a good CD name to describe Pheobe in The Catcher in the Rye?

  Posted by wasabilol on Oct 5, 2009 at 06:59 PM

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  What is Holden’s mental and emotional state in The Catcher in the Rye? How do you know?

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 4, 2009 at 11:18 PM

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  We have to choose a character from the Catcher in the Rye and design a cd cover.  I choose Phoebe. what shoud be included in the cd cover?

  Posted by wasabilol on Oct 4, 2009 at 07:09 AM

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  Holden often uses the word “phony” to express his criticism in The Catcher in the Rye. What would you say he is critical of?

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 2, 2009 at 05:34 PM

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  Why did Holden's parents want to have him psychoanalyzed in The Catcher in the Rye? 

  Posted by swang1 on Oct 1, 2009 at 06:59 PM

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  Why is Holden expelled from Pency? What are his reasons for disliking school?

  Posted by jock1 on Aug 31, 2009 at 02:53 PM

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  How is the setting of The Catcher in the Rye important to the story?  Would it be different if it were set in another place?

  Posted by need-help on Aug 25, 2009 at 02:08 PM

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  What are some of Holden's thoughts about God, religions, and religious hypocrisy?

  Posted by beanalchemist on Aug 4, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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  Why doesn't Holden throw the snowball?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jul 6, 2009 at 12:40 PM

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  Explain Holden's opinion of literature in Catcher in the Rye.

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jul 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

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  What reasons does Holden give for being "sort of sorry" for visiting Mr. Spencer in Catcher in the Rye?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jul 3, 2009 at 07:39 AM

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  The narrator forgot the fencing equipment for his team. What does this say about his character's opinion about competition?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jul 1, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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  Why was the narrator back at Pency at 2:30 instead of around dinnertime in Chapter 1 of Catcher in the Rye?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jun 30, 2009 at 01:46 PM

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  In "The Catcher in the Rye", describe Holden's attitude and relationship with his parents, Allie, DB, and Phoebe.

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 21, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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  Compare Holden's attitude towards Sally and Jane. What can you say about Holden's proposal to Sally "to get the hell out of here"?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 20, 2009 at 10:04 AM

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  Did the books Holdon read influence his intellectual development?

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 20, 2009 at 09:01 AM

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  Did Holdon really love and miss his family? Was he really a "dumb" in his family?

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 17, 2009 at 10:14 PM

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  Do you think that sometimes Holden idealized his younger sister? What traits of character helped him to communicate with children?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM

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  Twice in this chapter the narrator tells us he stands next to a "crazy cannon" while watching a football game. How might this prove to be important?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:14 AM

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  What can you say about Holden's attitude towards theatre, cinema, and army?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM

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  Speak about Holden's attitude to children. Don't you think that he was still a child? Was he trying to behave as an adult?

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM

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  In "The Catcher in the Rye", why does Phoebe not like her own room?

  Posted by mercedes91 on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:47 PM

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  What do we learn about the protagonist's/narrator's brother D.B. in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jun 11, 2009 at 07:35 PM

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  What was Holdon's attitude toward money?  Do you think all his expenses were proved? Give episodes from the novel

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:07 AM

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  Was it easy for Holden to communicate with girls? Was a girl's duty important for him? Can we call him a heartbreaker?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:03 AM

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  In Catcher in the Rye, why does Holden think it spoils a conversation if someone asks what religion he is?  

  Posted by matizzle on Jun 10, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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  In Catcher in the Rye, what is the point that Holden tries to make about people when he elaborates about suitcases?

  Posted by mat420 on Jun 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM

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  Do you think that Holdon had any serious feelings toward Jane Gallagher? Was she an ideal for Holden?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:27 AM

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  What can you say about Holden's relations with his friends? Is there any difference in his attitude to Ackley and Stradlater? Were they real friends?

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:23 AM

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  What evidence shows us that Holden might have made a good actor?

  Posted by ryan69 on Jun 9, 2009 at 03:56 PM

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  What does Holden mean when he says, "Mothers are all slightly insane"?

  Posted by mat420 on Jun 9, 2009 at 10:39 AM

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  Do you think we can define Holden's age according to his speech? Was he illiterate?

  Posted by alexsmyk on Jun 9, 2009 at 07:36 AM

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  As we know, Holden was kicked out of schools several times. What do you think was the reason?

  Posted by galinangel on Jun 9, 2009 at 06:14 AM

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  In Chapter 1 of Catcher in the Rye, what do we learn about the narrator's brother D.B.?

  Posted by swimmingirl11 on Jun 6, 2009 at 07:58 PM

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  What dirty trick did Mr. Specncer pull on Holden in "The Catcher in the Rye"?

  Posted by mlbind92 on May 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM