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.
Who is Ackley’s roommate?
Herb Gale
, a.k.a. Ely
Robert Ackley’s roommate, who never makes an appearance.
What is Ackley’s first name?
Robert Ackley
is a student at Pencey Preparatory School who occupies the room next to Holden Caulfield and Ward Stradlater in the dorms.
What is Holden’s last name in Catcher in the Rye?
| Holden Caulfield | Last appearance The Catcher in the Rye | Created by J. D. Salinger | In-universe information | Full name Holden Morrisey Caulfield |
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How does Holden describe Stradlater?
Stradlater. Holden’s roommate at Pencey Prep. 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.
Who does Holden call phony?
Holden expands his definition of phony to
include anyone who is not 100% genuine at all times or that he doesn’t like
. People who are charismatic, wealthy, attractive, friendly to others, or superficial are phonies according to Holden.
Why is Stradlater a phony?
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. … These characteristics frustrate Holden, and they make Stradlater seem hollow, lacking personality.
Who is Holden’s best friend?
Kevin McArdle
is a minor character in Beyond, and the best friend of Holden.
Why was Holden crying as he left?
Holden cries because
the seriousness of his school situation, his frustrating life
, and his feelings of depression and loneliness all crash down on him at once.
Why does Holden sleep in ELYS bed?
Because Ackley’s roommate Ely is out of town
, Holden asks to sleep in his bed, probably so he doesn’t have to go back and face Stradlater. … Holden lies in Ely’s bed anyway and thinks about Jane—more specifically, about Jane with Stradlater in the back of Ed Banky’s car.
What is wrong with Holden Caulfield?
Holden Caulfield suffers from
post traumatic stress disorder
. The fictional cause is the death of his beloved little brother, Allie. The reason that The Catcher in the Rye is so powerful is that it is a true book (I don’t say that it is a true story). … Salinger, himself, and Holden’s PTSD is Salinger’s PTSD.
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.
Is Holden in a mental hospital?
Holden (despite the confusion of the Harcourt Brace executive) is not crazy; he tells his story from a sanatorium (where he has gone because of a fear that he has t.b.),
not a mental hospital
.
Does Holden hate Stradlater?
Dislike :
Holden hates Stradlater because he does not care about other people’s feelings
. Like : Holden likes anything that reminds him of childhood innocence. What does Holden like about the way Jane plays checkers? He liked her innocence, and the way she protected “King” when they play chess.
What did Holden want Stradlater to ask?
Holden tells Stradlater, “
Ask her if she still keeps all her kings in the back row
.”
Is Holden Caulfield a good person?
Holden is
intelligent, sensitive, generous, and thoughtful
. In many ways, he is the student every teacher wants in his class, since he thinks and cares about the books he reads and relates them to his own life. He also cares deeply about truth and authenticity.
