What does Stradlater think of the essay Holden wrote for him? What does Stradlater think of the essay Holden wrote for him?
He's angry that it's written in rhymes
. He's moved to tears by it. He hates it and complains that it's about the wrong subject.
Why is Holden upset about Stradlater reaction to the essay?
Holden, who had been very pleased with the composition, takes it from Stradlater and rips it up. Holden's emotions are strained, because
he has been anxious about Stradlater's date with Jane
. When he quizzes Stradlater about the date, he responds mysteriously; his cryptic manner infuriates Holden, who starts a fight.
How does Stradlater feel about Holden?
First and foremost, Stradlater strikes Holden as a “hotshot,” which in his lexicon is another word for “phony.” Stradlater spends a lot of time at the gym and in front of the mirror, working on his appearance. He also tends to be
emotionally distant and uncommunicative
.
What does Holden call Stradlater that ultimately provokes him?
Stradlater is handsome, self-satisfied, and popular, but Holden calls him a “
secret slob
,” because he appears well groomed, but his toiletries, such as his razor, are disgustingly unclean.
What was the topic of the descriptive essay that Holden wrote for Stradlater?
Summary and Analysis Chapter 5. After a lackluster trip to town with Ackley and another student, Holden settles in to compose the descriptive theme paper for Stradlater. He decides to write about
his brother Allie's left-handed baseball glove
.
What bothers Holden about Stradlater the most?
- He doesn't want Stradlater to mention that he knows him.
- 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.
Do you think Stradlater understands why Holden is so upset?
Do you think Stradlater understands why Holden is so upset?
No, he does not
.
Did Stradlater assault Jane?
After his date with Jane Gallagher, he didn't boast about his conquest, leading Holden to think “something had gone funny.” Holden fought Stradlater, but was easily manhandled. The implication was
Jane resisted Stradlater and he raped her
and traumatized her all over again.
What does Holden like and dislike about Stradlater?
Describe Stradlater – what does Holden like/dislike about him?
Holden likes Stradlater because he is a secret slob by shaving with a dirty and looks good when he's finished
. However he never cleans his razor and thinks he is handsome. What does Holden like about the way Jane plays checkers?
What is Stradlater's full name?
Ward Stradlater
Character Timeline in The Catcher in the Rye
The timeline below shows where the character Ward Stradlater appears in The Catcher in the Rye.
Why did Stradlater punch Holden?
Holden becomes increasingly agitated about Stradlater's date with Jane. Although he can't know exactly what happened, his roommate's glib comments enrage him. Stradlater taunts him, and Holden misses with a wild punch.
Why is Holden jealous of Stradlater?
When Holden says, “What a technique that guy had,” he is only being partly ironic. It is possible that Holden feels jealous of Stradlater's
sexual maturity
. Whereas his roommate pursues his sexual desires with confidence, Holden remains confused and full of trepidation.
Who is responsible for the fight between Holden and Stradlater?
Terms in this set (7) What do Holden and Stradlater fight over?
Holden and Stradlater
were fighting because Stradlater would not tell Holden what he did with Jane in Ed Banky's car.
What does Stradlater criticize Holden for?
What does Stradlater criticize Holden for? He says that
Holden never follows any rules and does not care about doing things right
.
What happened to the composition Holden wrote for Stradlater?
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.
Why do you think Holden agrees to write Stradlater's composition?
Why does he agree? Yes but
he wants Stradlater to worry a little about it and is a good person
so he agrees to do it. Holden will probably write it because he asks for details about the assignment. He doesn't say yes directly because he doesn't want to write it for him.
What favor does Stradlater ask Holden for?
At any rate, the big favor that Stradlater needs is for
Holden to do his assignment for his English class
; which is to write a descriptive essay. During this time, Stradlater also compliments Holden's unique red hunting cap, just to flatter Holden into doing his assignment.
What annoys Holden regarding what Stradlater thinks makes someone a good writer?
As Stradlater returns from his date with Jane, Holden is smoking. Holden knows this is something that annoys Stradlater. One of the things Holden despises about Stradlater is that
he is such a rule follower
. Smoking is not allowed in the dorm rooms, so Holden knows Stradlater will be upset.
How does Holden feel about Stradlater Chapter 3?
Stradlater is uninterested.
Holden is displeased
that Stradlater, one of the few sexually experienced boys at Pencey, is taking Jane on a date. He wants to say hello to her while she waits for Stradlater, but decides he isn't in the mood.
What does Stradlater want Holden to do for him?
Stradlater wants Holden to
compose a descriptive English theme
for him because he knows that Holden writes well. Too lazy and incompetent to be a decent writer himself, Stradlater aggravates Holden by pretending that the only reason he can't write is that he puts the commas in the wrong places.
What was the fight between Stradlater and Holden about?
The tension between the two increases when Holden asks Stradlater about
his date with Jane
. When Stradlater nonchalantly refuses to tell Holden any of the details, Holden attacks him, but Stradlater pins him to the floor and tries to get him to calm down.
Is Holden Caulfield asexual?
Holden, between his developed asexual tendencies and avoidance of sex, is
likely asexual
. Holden has been discouraged from sexual behavior due to his prior experiences with rape, molestation, and sexual harassment, this being …show more content…
Is Catcher in the Rye sexist?
The book itself is also sexist
because of the way the main character thinks about women, the way the main character treats women, and the roles women play in the novel. Though Holden is still a maturing boy that is hyped up on testosterone, he thinks about women too provocatively.
Is Holden Caulfield a virgin?
Holden is a virgin
, but he is very interested in sex, and, in fact, he spends much of the novel trying to lose his virginity. He feels strongly that sex should happen between people who care deeply about and respect one another, and he is upset by the realization that sex can be casual.
Why is Holden so interested in what happened on Stradlater's date?
Why is Holden so interested in what happened on Stradlater's date?
Holden is concerned that Stradlater may take advantage of Jane Gallagher.
Who does Holden not like?
Holden characterizes “
phonies
” as people who are dishonest or fake about who they really are, or people who play a part just to fit into a society that Holden questions. Therefore, Holden hates “phonies” because they represent everything he fears or fights against, such as adulthood, conformity, and commercialism.
Why does Ackley hate Stradlater How does Holden feel about Stradlater?
Why does Ackley hate Stradlater so much?
Because Stradlater pointed out his terrible habit of not brushing his teeth once, and Ackley got super offended.
Is Mr Antolini a creep?
The problem is that
he was BOTH, a good teacher and a creep
. Thats what betrayal trauma is all about. When Holden freaks out, Antolini SHAMES him by telling him that he is strange, instead of showing compassion in a moment when Holden is feeling confused and scared.
What does Stradlater symbolize?
Pencey Prep Roommate
Salinger, Stradlater is Holden Caulfield's roommate at Pencey Prep. To Holden, Stradlater represents
a self-absorbed athlete that presents well to the outside world, but that has hidden flaws
.
Why did James Castle suicide?
James Castle is a student Holden knew when he was still attending Elkton Hills. Holden has an odd respect for Castle because Castle committed suicide by jumping out of his window after
refusing to submit to a group of bullies who locked Castle and themselves with in Castle's room
.
Who does Holden end up calling?
Holden stays at the bar and gets quite drunk. He decides to telephone Jane Gallagher but calls
Sally Hayes
instead.
How old was Holden when Allie died?
Allie died of leukemia at the Caulfields' summer home in Maine on July 18, 1946. He was 11 years old;
Holden was 13
. Holden, distraught over the loss of his brother, broke his hand punching the windows out of the garage of their summer home.
What does Holden decide to do after fight with Stradlater?
Terms in this set (12) Where does Holden go after his fight with Stradlater? Holden
goes to Ackley's room
after his fight with Stradlater. Holden keeps thinking that Stradlater had sex with Jane during their date and whether she was able to resist the advances of Stradlater.
Does Holden call Stradlater phony?
Holden's pessimistic outlook on life causes him to categorize others as phonies because he is jealous of others. Firstly, Holden classifies his roommate Stradlater as a phony.
Why does Holden insult Stradlater for not knowing how Jane likes to play checkers?
1. In Chapter Six of The Catcher in the Rye, why does Holden insult Stradlater for not knowing how Jane likes to play checkers?
He believes that he is a better checkers player than Stradlater
.
Why does Holden get into a fight with Stradlater?
Holden and Stradlater were fighting because
Stradlater would not tell Holden what he did with Jane in Ed Banky's car
.
