Catcher Post 7

What does it mean to be mature and immature? What does it mean to be grown up? Which are you and why?

Catcher Post 6

Mr. Antolini claims that "the mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one” (188). From this definition of maturity, do you think Holden is mature or immature or both? Explain your claim.

Catcher Post 5

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

Catcher Post 4

We find out a lot about Holden through his reactions to and thoughts about Jane Gallagher. What do we discover about Holden’s character? Give 3 specific examples and discuss them.

Catcher Post 3

Holden is also guilty of being phony. Give at least 2 specif examples from the text.

Catcher Post 2

Ok--so let's talk about phonies. What are phonies? Do you know some? Are you one? Talk about an experience you've had with a phony--or a time when you've had to be one.

Catcher Post 1

Ok, so we're getting into the book now, and I want to know what you think about Holden so far. Do you like him? Would you want to be friends with him? Why or Why not? Why do you think he is the way he is? Also, (if you've already read the book, don't give this away) what do you think is going to happen to Holden? How is this book going to end?