Most Memorable Part ~ Anton

The most memorable part of the book was when Holden went to visit his history one last time before he was expelled from Pencey Prep. He had a very close bond with this teacher and they really did care for each other. This part made it memorable for me because a few years ago in my life I had made a really close and loving friend, however his position before that, was my teacher. This close friend of mine was initially my teacher, however he would never treat me as a student, but always a buddy in class. I also remember going over to his house to play video games and to have dinner one night. The time that we shared there was like the time you would share between a long lost friend. Also, in times when I was failing or needed that extra push in my work or in my life, he was also there to give me support. These are the reasons why they part when Holden makes a connection with him History teacher is my most memorable part in the book.

Analysis of Setting ~ Anton

This book took place in the 1950's . We don't know where the story initially took place, however it eventually takes place in New York where Holden interacts socially with many people. According to our book, social-economic was doing very well for bars,hotels and for prostitutes in the 1950's. Many people would be attending the bars late at night and would not stop after one single drink. Hotels were also popular because people would rent a room for the night for any kind of company that they were expecting. According to American history, this was the time after the second world war. Meaning men from the world who haven't seen woman for years in the battlefield would likely come back and be eager to find love. However, other men would just like to celebrate in bars and relax for their accomplishments and to talk about it among friends.

Character Analysis ~ Anton

Holden Caulfield- I am a 16 year old boy and lately I'm not doing so "hot" in my academics. Currently my high school (Pencey Prep), I have failed 4/5 of my subjects. I am quite sensative about my surroundings and when I talk, the english I use isn't very high in vocabulary. My biggest pet peeve are phonies in this world, especially in the adult world! I want to save all teenagers and children from being pulled in and trapped with the other phony adults that are in the world today.

Phoebe Caulfield- I am 10 years old and the sister of Holden Caulfield. My brother hates many of the people in the world because they are phonies, however me and him share a very close and loving bond. I can understand and relate to him very well, and I will agree to accomplish the things that I see fit with Holden's knowledge. To me, dancing is the world and I deeply enjoy doing it. Besides that fact, I believe that Holden also has to change in some ways to overcome his differences with the world.

Mr. Antolini- I am a teacher of Holden and I believe that he can achieve a lot better in school than what he is achieving now. I made a close bond with Holden because I deeply wish for him to succeed in life, and I also understand the problems that he is currently going through. I treat Holden as a friend not a student. However, there was a case when I touched Holden forehead while he sleeping. Once he noticed, he got up in fear and I believed that he had achieved a sense of homosexuality from what I have done. However, it my not my intentions.

Section 2 Answers ~ Anton Wong

2. If I was Holden traveling back to New York I would enjoy having a chance to meet up with my relatives that are currently living there. I would also take a tour around New York since I'm off school and i would love to enjoy the thrill or just taking in the sites of New York.

4. Holden has a lot of trouble at his campus from swearing, skipping class, and even failing 4/5 of his classes. To begin, I would suggest to change his attitude on how to communicate with people and how he looks at the world. This would allow him to have a more positive view of the world and could just give him enough motivation to try and work harder. Also, after he could change his habits, like to start studying after school and to end his smoking career.

Section 2 Answer ~ Anoojan

2. If I was Holden I would go call my family and tell them that i am in the city and to pick me up, because I would love to spend some time with my family before I go back to school.

3. No I would not want my friend to go out with someone who has sex in their mind, because I would know that my friend wouldn't like sex and they would not like to get pregnant at such a early age. Also I would know that my friend doesn't want to have sex anyways, since it is probably against their religion until a certain age, so i wouldn't suggest a person with sex in their minds to my friend if she is not comfortable with it.

Questions From the Second Section Of Catcher In The Rye ~ Anoojan

1. In chapter six we begin the scene unpleasantly, because Holden and Stradlater are in the midst of fighting. What kind of relationship do you think Holden and Stradlater have?why?

2. Soon right after the fight Holden leaves and heads to New York. If you were Holden where would you do in New York?

3. In the last section we found out that Stradlater had a date with Holden's childhood and a very close friend. Would you be ok with a friend of yours goes out with someone who always have sex in their mind?

4. As you can see while you read is that Holden has a lot of trouble at his campus. What would you suggest to Holden to change while he is in the Campus?

5. In this section you can see that Holden has some trouble with a some friends. What kind of friends would you tell Holden to choose?Why?

Response To Anton's Questions By Anoojan

5)I think that he has a strong relationship with his History Teacher, because since i read the book i realized that the History Teacher kind of acts like a parent to Holden. Also since our 3rd greatest relationship is our bonds with our parents i think this is the kind of relationship occurs between Holden's History teacher and himself. The reason why i think they have this kind of relationship is the fact that the History teacher asks Holden why is he failing and his other courses at school as well as History.

2) If i was replaced into Holden's life the one thing i would change is his attitude. The reason why i think i would like to change his attitude is because his attitude gets him into a lot of trouble. Some kinds of Trouble that I see him in are fights both verbally and physically.

Comment: Anton these questions are really great they really get me connected to Holden and what happens in his life.

Section 1 Answers ~ Anton

3) I Would feel underachieved and would have thought deeply of what I've been thinking for my whole entire life. Sadness and depression are just some of the common feelings that I would also expect of myself because I realize that there are no extension or future in my life. However, on the other hand, I also understand that there is still time to change and adjust my life. They age of 17 is still very young and premature, meaning that if I put my heart to it, I can still achieve great wonders in the time to come.

5) I think that out of all the other people, Holden has the best relationship with his history teacher besides his family members. Holden is greatly welcomed into his history teacher's house and relaxes and have conversations as if they were related. If I didn't know better, I would've said that they had a grandfather to grandson relationship. Besides for the cookies and milk that he offers, his history teacher really tries to make Holden pass his course. However, due to the fact that Holden showed no sign of achieving, he had to fail him.

Section 1 Questions ~Anton

1) Holden Caulfield doesn't mention about his parents much throughout the story, however he does refer to his brother a lot. How do you think Holden thinks about his brother and what impact does he have on his life?

2) If you were to be replaced and to live the life of Holden, is there anything that you want want to change? Why or why not.

3) Holden is now at the age of 17, with minimal amount of achievements made into his life. How would you feel if you were in his position and have a minimal future as you grow up?

4) From your answer in question 3, how would you alter your life from the path that Holden took in order to make up or start planning so that you would have a better outlook in your future?

5)In the beginning of the story, Holden visits his history teacher out of all the other teachers before he left. What kind of relationship do you think they have with one another?

First Impression By Anoojan

The first time I read the Catcher in the Rye I thought that the book will be boring and I was forced to read it because I had to get a good mark for English. When I read the first chapter I was thinking in my head that “Ok this book is total crap because to me it felt like the character in the story whose name is Holden Caulfield is giving me a bad felling about the whole story.”, since he was putting me in a bad mood. When I kept reading through the story I realized that the protagonist which is Holden Caulfield is someone that I can relate to someone I know in my life. Also when I continued reading it got really interesting, because Holden Caulfield breaks so many rules and he has a unique personality. His unique personality is what made me keep reading. Also what I realized is that the way the author describes the setting to me and the other readers make me keep reading. When I read the first 6 chapters it was a little boring, because there was no really good plot or problem. After I read chapter 7 to chapter 10 it started to get interesting, because the way the author describes the fight and the blood that is dropping from the character’s nose was just amazing. It scared me for a few seconds because it felt like I was there watching the fight. Now I everyday when I go home or go to school I can’t wait to read this book even when all my teachers says patience is a virtue. Also when I read this book it’s not for the group or the English mark, it’s just for my pleasure of reading.

The First Impression By Anton Wong

The book is written in 1st person and I didn't figure out the main character's name until he wrote a letter to his teacher. The main character's name is Holden Caulfield and he is 17 years old. His academics are very low and because of that he has been transferred out of 4 schools and has been currently kicked out of his current school," Pencey Prep." In this semester at Pencey Prep he has 5 subjects and has failed a total of 4. He says that he isn't trying, but I think it is just an excuse of him not caring about his own future. I also get a feeling that Holden is a bad kid. This isn't just because he is failing in school, but also he is a heavy smoker. He mentioned that when he was running away from a teacher and had a hard time catching his breath afterwords. In addition, Holden has a very rude or straightforward way of expressing himself. He likes to use the words, "Damn, Goddam, yea my ass, oh boy, anyways, etc..." The way he talks seems like as if we have the same interests that he has or that the audience knows exactly what he's talking about. To me Holden seems like to be a very negative character from these first impressions. Holden currently lives near his school away from his actual home in New York. He calls his current home near Pencey Prep a dump, but i believe he is just saying that because he hates school. Holden often uses the phrases, "I mean it, I really do, and it really was," a lot in his sentences as if the audience doesn't really believe he is telling us the truth about what he is saying. A couple pet peeves of Holden's are Phoneys and fakes. This was mentioned when Holden was talking about his previous Headmaster at another school acting all kind and happy around the student's parents when he was really a jerk. On the other hand, he likes his history teacher, Spencer. Spencer is a 70 year old man, and I get the feeling that he is a very honest, respectable and trusting man. He tried very hard to make Holden pass his class, however Holden gave no signs of effort. He is very welcoming to holden to his house and acts as if he was a grandfather to him. Spencer is truly a kind old man.
A positive aspect of Holden is the fact that he is a very good fencer. He made the fencing team and likes to mention it a lot. He is responsible about it and likes to be on time to set up and put away the fencing gears back into the gym. From what I get in first impressions, I believe that Holden lives in a family of four. He has his parents and an older brother. I get the sense that his parents doesn't like people telling personal stuff about them. This was mentioned from Holden that they are very touchy, especially his dad. Holden's brother(D.B) is a very nice man from first impressions. He visits Holden every week from Hollywood and chills with him. His brother is now a famous writer after his book ,"The Secret Goldfish," was published. I get the sense that he wants to live back at home rather than his current location, because of his family and the place that he was brought up in.
From first impressions, this is what I am getting a sense of so far from the book.