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Catcher in the Rye
Reading and Study Guide
Chapters 17-21
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand their meaning/connotation as
they appear throughout the novel.
blase(126)_______________________________________________________________________
conceited(136)____________________________________________________________________
precision(137)_____________________________________________________________________
sacrilegious(137)___________________________________________________________________
furlough(140)______________________________________________________________________
sophisticated(141)___________________________________________________________________
louse(142)__________________________________________________________________________
arostrocratic(142)____________________________________________________________________
concealing(142)_______________________________________________________________________
stagger(151)_________________________________________________________________________
pneumonia (154)______________________________________________________________________
foyer (158) __________________________________________________________________________
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term(s) and apply their use to the novel.
Narrative distance in time:_______________________________________________________________
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Reliability of the narrator:
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Reliability of Holdens narration:
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Standard: 3.2 analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to
support the claim.
Below are two quotations-- instances where Holden seems to provide false or faulty information. Decide
whether these flaws or omissions are intentional or occur without his knowledge. Essentially, Im asking
you to read between the lines and consider what the hidden truth of the situation might be.
1. Stop screaming at me, please, she said. Which was crap, because I wasnt even screaming at her
(132).
a. Identify Holdens point of view. How do we know what he believes about the situation?
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b. What does Sally believe about the situation? How do we know?_____________________________
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c. Why do you think this discrepancy occurred?____________________________________________
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d. Which interpretation do you agree with and why? ________________________________________
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2. Then a funny thing happened. When I got to the museum, all of a sudden I wouldnt have gone inside
for a million bucks. It just didnt appeal to meand here Id walked through the whole goddam park and
looked forward to it and all (122).
a. Identify Holdens point of view. What does he say about the situation? _______________________
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b. What is a possible alternative to Holdens reason?________________________________________
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c. Why do you think there is room for doubt?_____________________________________________
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d. Do you think Holden is intentionally lying? Why or why not? ______________________________
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III. Questions: Briefly answer the following questions and or statements from chapters13-16 in complete
sentences.
1. Why does Holden forgive Sally for being late?
2. Why does Holden dislike the play?
3. What happens during the intermission?
Standard: 3.2 analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to
support the claim.
Standard: 3.2 analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to
support the claim.
* Think about the things that upset Holden about society in general and then apply it to what Sunny is
supposed to represent with what she actually is.
Context Quote Tie-in
Introductory Sentence(s) (should include the title and author of the literary work or article:)
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Topic Sentence (what are you trying to prove?)
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First supporting example that proves topic sentence
Context (the who, what, where and why of whats happening in the novel/article at the time of the quote:
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Quote (with citation):
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Tie-In to the topic sentence (why does this quote support? Why is it important?)
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Standard: 3.2 analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to
support the claim.