Tuesday, May 4

In-class Assignment:

1. Answer the following questions. You can hand write them or email me your responses. USE DETAILS FROM THE BOOK!!

The Catcher in the Rye

Chapters 5-7

Answer the following questions.

1. Is Holden more like Stradlater or Ackley? How? Give at least two specific reasons.
2. Why does Holden decide to leave Pencey?
3. Reread the last paragraph in chapter 7. How do you think Holden feels about leaving Pencey? Compare his actions leaving Pencey to his thoughts on the hill in the first chapter (where he wants to say goodbye).
4. What behavior has Holden displayed thus far that makes you wonder about his mental health?
5. How would you diagnose Holden? What characteristics does he display?

2. Begin working on reading journals.

3. Read chapters 8-9 for tomorrow.