The Catcher in the Rye | Chapter 4 Summary and Analysis
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Howie Coyle: a student and basketball player at Pencey Prep
Jane Gallagher: an old friend of Holden’s who goes on a date with Stradlater
Summary
Holden engages in conversation with Stradlater while he prepares for his date. Holden makes a point of describing Stradlater as a person who is excessively concerned about his personal appearance, but, in reality, is a “secret slob.” While he is shaving, Stradlater asks Holden to do him a favor: to write a composition for him. He cautions Holden not to make it too good, for fear that the teacher will...
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