Catcher in the Rye review

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What is the main reason Holden Caulfield is leaving Pencey Preparatory School?

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Bad grades.

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What is written on Allie's glove that signifies his character?

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Poetry.

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Which school does Holden attend at the beginning of the story?

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Pencey Prep.

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How does Holden perceive Stradlater's personality?

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He thinks Stradlater is conceited but generous.

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What happens to the present Holden bought for his sister?

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It fell and broke.

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What does Holden's relationship with his brother D.B. signify?

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Holden feels that D.B. has become a 'prostitute' by writing for Hollywood instead of literature.

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What does the red hunting hat symbolize in the story?

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It represents Holden's desire for protection and individuality.

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How does Holden feel about adulthood?

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He is critical of it and longs for the innocence of childhood.

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What does the 'catcher in the rye' symbolize for Holden?

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It symbolizes his desire to protect children from losing their innocence.

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What is the significance of the ducks in Central Park?

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They represent Holden's concerns about change and his own future.