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Chapter
10
In this chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye," the protagonist begins his evening in a hotel where he feels restless and not quite ready for bed. He contemplates calling his younger sister, Phoebe, whom he deeply admires for her intelligence and beauty, but hesitates due to the risk of his parents answering. Reflecting on Phoebe, he recalls her exceptional academic talents and her creative spirit, as she writes stories about a girl detective, Hazel Weatherfield. He describes Phoebe as vibrant, sensitive, and…-
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5
In this chapter, the narrator reflects on the routine Saturday night meals at Pencey Prep, where dinner consisted of tough steak and lumpy mashed potatoes, topped off with unappetizing Brown Betty for dessert. The meal, a supposed highlight for the students, was cynically understood as a means to impress visiting parents the following day. After dinner, a snowy evening inspired a sense of youthful exuberance among the boys, prompting snowball fights and childlike playfulness. The narrator, lacking a…-
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6
In this chapter, Holden Caulfield reflects on his feelings of anxiety and jealousy concerning his roommate, Stradlater, who just returned from a date with a girl named Jane Gallagher. The atmosphere is tense, as Holden is deeply worried about Stradlater's potential interactions with Jane, revealing his protectiveness and attachment to her. He is frustrated by Stradlater’s nonchalant attitude and his failure to mention anything about Jane, which adds to Holden's agitation. Holden recalls that Stradlater,…-
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Chapter
7
In this chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye," the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, finds himself in a darkened room with his roommate, Ackley. The scene opens with Holden attempting to wake Ackley, who is groggy and annoyed. A sense of tension looms as Holden is visibly hurt, having just gotten into a fight with Stradlater, a fellow student. Ackley, who suffers from social awkwardness, expresses concern over Holden's bleeding but is eager to dismiss the matter in favor of discussing their game of Canasta. As…-
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Chapter
2
In this chapter from "The Catcher in the Rye," the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, visits his history teacher, Mr. Spencer, to say goodbye before leaving Pencey Prep. Mr. Spencer, who appears frail and old, is reading the Atlantic Monthly while surrounded by his medicine, giving off a sense of discomfort and melancholy. Despite Holden’s initial reluctance, he engages in conversation with Mr. Spencer, who is keen on discussing Holden’s academic performance and the conversation he had with the headmaster,…-
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Chapter
3
In this chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye," the narrator, Holden Caulfield, introduces himself as an unrepentant liar, even admitting to fabricating excuses. Residing at Pencey Prep in the Ossenburger Memorial Wing, he reflects on the institution's namesake, Ossenburger, a wealthy undertaker who funded the school. Ossenburger's visit evokes disdain in Holden, especially during a lengthy speech peppered with corny jokes, which is interrupted by a memorable fart from a fellow student, Edgar Marsalla. The…-
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Chapter
4
In this chapter from "The Catcher in the Rye," the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, finds himself in the can (restroom) with his roommate, Stradlater, while they are the only ones left during a game. As Stradlater shaves and whistles tunelessly, Holden reflects on his roommate's personal habits. He compares Stradlater to Ackley, noting he appears clean but is a “secret slob,” evidenced by his rusty razor. As Holden fiddles with the cold water, Stradlater asks for a favor—this time, to write a…-
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Story
The Catcher in The Rye
The Catcher in the Rye follows Holden Caulfield, a troubled teen who, after being expelled from his prep school, wanders New York City. As he grapples with growing up, loneliness, and the phoniness of the adult world, he yearns to protect childhood innocence. Salinger’s novel explores themes of isolation and the struggles of adolescence.-
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Chapter
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In the opening chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye," the narrator, Holden Caulfield, sets the stage by expressing his reluctance to share personal details about his background or family, stating that such information bores him and his parents would be upset by it. Instead, he chooses to recount events leading up to his departure from Pencey Prep, a private school in Pennsylvania known for its elite reputation. Despite its advertised ideals of molding young men into clear-thinking individuals, Holden finds…-
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Chapter
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