Check-In about The Catcher in the Rye, ch 1-16 per 3

Check-In About

The Catcher in the Rye

ch.1-16

Poll

Do you think Holden Caulfield is a sympathetic character?

• No, he is not a sympathetic character for me. I really struggle to find any pity or caring for Holden at all.

• He is not much of a sympathetic character for me: I feel only a little bit of pity and caring for Holden.

• He is a slightly sympathetic character: I feel some pity and caring for Holden.

• Yes, he is an extremely sympathetic character: I feel a lot of pity and caring for Holden.

Open Ended

Why do you feel as you do (in slide #1) about Holden being a sympathetic character or not?

Poll

How do you feel about the use of profanity in The Catcher in the Rye? Do you think it adds to the authenticity of Holden's voice?

• The use of profanity does not add authenticity to Holden's voice.

• The use of profanity adds just a little bit of authenticy to Holden's voice.

• The use of profanity adds some authenticity to Holden's voice.

• Yes, the use of profanity adds great authenticity to Holden's voice.

Open Ended

What role do you think Holden's parents played in his mental state? Do you think they are at fault for his issues?

Open Ended

What do you think of Holden's relationships with women in the novel? Do you think he respects them as individuals?

Open Ended

What do you think of Holden's relationship with his younger sister Phoebe? How does it reflect his character?