Why do you think Holden destroys the composition instead of rewriting it or just keeping it for himself?
Holden is enraged when Stradlater criticizes his composition because it is about his brother Allie’s glove
. It is extremely painful subject for him and the incident causes him to lash out.
What did Holden do with the composition?
What did Holden do with the composition he had written for Stradlater? Why did he do this? Holden tore up the composition and threw it away because Stradlater was being ungrateful. He complained that it was
written about a baseball glove instead of a room
or a house.
What does Holden put on before writing the composition?
Holden uses his hunting hat to speak freely and emotionally about his brother in an essay for Stradlater. After Holden gets back from being out with Brossard and Ackley he sits down to write a composition about Allie. Before he does this, he “put
on [his] pajamas and bathrobe and [his] old hunting hat
,” (37).
What annoys Holden about the fact that Stradlater says to not make the composition too good by purposely making comma errors?
Stradlater asks him not to put all the commas in the right place, which in turn annoys Holden
because being a good writer involves more than simply adding commas in the proper areas
. This comment makes Holden feel as if he has just been belittled.
Why is Holden so upset about Stradlater’s date?
Why is Holden so worried about Stradlater’s date with Jane? …
He’s worried Stradlater will make a fool of himself
. He’s worried he won’t get a chance to say goodbye to Stradlater. He likes Jane and doesn’t want Stradlater coming on to her.
Why did Holden Miss Allie’s funeral?
Holden missed Allie’s funeral
because he was in the hospital, apparently for psychiatric evaluation as well as for attention to his hand
. … His connection to Holden was intense. The older brother could sense when Allie was in the vicinity, although he credits Allie’s red hair for that.
Why did Holden have to leave Ernie’s?
Why does Holden leave Ernie’s? Holden leaves Ernie’s
because Lillian is becoming annoying
. He would rather leave then spend more time talking to her. … Holden becomes unimpressed with him and leaves.
Why does Stradlater punch Holden?
Holden and Stradlater
fight because Stradlater has had a date with Jane Gallagher
. They also fight because Stradlater acts entitled and asks Holden to write his English composition while Stradlater is on the date with Jane.
Is Holden more like Stradlater and Ackley?
In this Chapter, the negative Holden compares the handsome, athletic Stradlater to the pathetic Ackley, calling them both “slobs.” In truth,
Holden is much more like Ackley than Stradlater
.
What did Holden want Stradlater to ask?
Holden tells Stradlater, “
Ask her if she still keeps all her kings in the back row
.”
What does Holden say about lying?
Holden admits to lying frequently, saying, “
I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.”
Why does Ackley annoy Holden?
For instance, Holden indicates his awareness that Ackley behaves in annoying ways because he
is insecure and unpopular
, but instead of trying to imagine what Ackley wants or why he does things, he focuses on Ackley’s surface—literally, his skin.
Why do the ice skates make Holden sad?
Why does packing his ice skates make Holden feel sad?
Holden reflects that his mother bought him this thoughtful gift
, and he is disappointing her again by being expelled. Every time someone gives him a gift, it ends up making him sad. … It had to do with her mother’s husband.
What does Holden finally order to drink?
He tries to order a drink and once again gets the old “What are you, twelve?” So he ends up with
a coke
. Holden goes back to eyeing the blonde, who’s sitting at a table with two other giggling women. He finally walks over and asks if anyone would like to dance, even though the three of them are a bunch of “morons.”
Why do Holden and Sally fight?
While skating, Holden speculates that Sally only wanted
to go ice-skating
so she could wear a short skirt and show off her “cute ass,” but he admits that he finds it attractive. … The quarrel builds until Holden calls Sally a “royal pain in the ass,” and she begins to cry.
What does Holden find depressing about Mr Spencer?
What does Holden find depressing about Mr. Spencer?
He had pills and medicine all over the place, everything smelled Vick’s Nose Drops, and he was wearing an old robe like he was sick
. Holden often uses the term ‘Phony’ to describe people and their actions.
