Catcher In The Rye (Second Half)

Holden chooses to think of the time he sent Allie home as he and a friend went shooting whenever he feels depressed because he wished to protect Allie, and much of his depression stems from an inability to control and protect himself or others. This memory represents a time when Holden had a sense of responsibility and was able to take care of someone, providing him with a sense of comfort and purpose in the face of his depression.

Holden realizes that Phoebe would be worse off by trying to escape her reality as he is attempting to do for himself. He understands that although he wants to protect her from the world, she needs to go through her own experiences in order to grow. Holden recognizes that shielding Phoebe from the challenges of life would prevent her from developing and becoming a stronger individual. He ultimately wants what is best for her, even if it means allowing her to face the difficulties of the world.

Holden realizes that it would be impossible to rub out all of the vulgarity in the world, which should lead him to realize that children cannot always be protected and shielded from the bad things in the world - they will all grow up and lose their innocence. This understanding challenges his belief that he can be the "catcher in the rye" and protect children from the corrupting influences of adulthood. He comes to accept the inevitability of the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of the world, leading to his own personal growth and development.

not-available-via-ai

Holden would get a kick out of Phoebe's (or any kid's) notebook because he appreciates that it consists of unfiltered thoughts directly as Phoebe thinks them, without pretentiousness or editing. This aligns with Holden's belief that children should be true to themselves and not conform to societal expectations. The notebook serves as a genuine expression of Phoebe's thoughts and emotions, which Holden finds refreshing and authentic.

The correct answer is exaggeration because Holden is using hyperbole to emphasize the timing of his clumsiness. By saying he always picks a "gorgeous time" to fall over a suitcase, he is exaggerating the coincidence of his accidents happening at opportune moments. This adds humor and emphasis to his narrative style.

Holden views the conversation he has with Luce as "intellectual" because he believes that by discussing sex and understanding it without perverting innocence, he can transition into adulthood. He sees Luce as someone who has a deep understanding of life and can guide him in seeing the purity outside of sexual perversion. Luce's large vocabulary and experience with sex also contribute to the intellectual nature of their discussions.

Holden and Sally have different perspectives on how to navigate their future and societal expectations. Holden believes that he can avoid the predetermined path set by society by going to college and escaping predestination. On the other hand, Sally believes that she must conform to societal expectations and complete domesticated activities now in order to ensure her place in that same predestined future. Their differing beliefs highlight their contrasting approaches to dealing with societal norms and their individual desires for their future.

Holden fussing about his appearance after speaking with the pimp in the elevator indicates his naivety and innocence. Instead of focusing on the seriousness of the situation or the potential dangers involved, Holden is preoccupied with his physical appearance. This shows his lack of understanding and experience in dealing with such situations, highlighting his innocence and naivety.

The theme of "Everything changes" carries over from the end of chapter 16 to the beginning of chapter 17. This suggests that there is a shift or transformation happening in the story, possibly indicating a change in the characters' lives or circumstances. It implies that nothing remains the same and that the characters are experiencing some kind of evolution or development.

Holden's attempt to pick up Valencia, the lounge singer, does not represent his immaturity. This is because trying to pick up someone does not necessarily indicate immaturity, but rather a desire for companionship or attraction. In contrast, Holden's call to Sally Hayes, his visit to the lagoon in Central Park, holding his guts as though he's been shot, and his drunkenness all demonstrate his immaturity.

Holden likes the Natural History Museum because he appreciates the fact that the museum relics representing living things will always remain unchanged. He also enjoys the idea that different people visit the museum each time, bringing a sense of variety. Additionally, he imagines how everything could be preserved in glass cases, remaining the same forever. He finds comfort in the fact that the teacher and security guard are responsible but not mean. However, the statement "They were always able to watch movies and see objects that teach them about their past" is not a reason that Holden likes the museum.

The option "Castle cares about the purity of innocence in youth, as demonstrated by the visit from his young cousin" does not indicate the psychological connection between Castle and Holden because it focuses on Castle's concern for the purity of innocence in youth, rather than any similarity or connection between Castle and Holden. The other options, on the other hand, highlight aspects such as Castle wearing Holden's sweater, Castle dying nobly for an unworthy cause like Holden is warned not to do, Castle holding onto his ideals despite personal harm, and Castle and Caulfield being next to each other in the roll, all of which suggest a psychological connection between Castle and Holden.

Holden is not the hypocrite that we believed earlier in the story, as although he may lie on occasion, his lies are not manipulative or for selfish gain, but merely accidental or childish. This is supported by the fact that he sees the innocence behind the writings of a girl, despite her behaving more maturely than he does. Additionally, Holden values digressions in storytelling, which aligns with his own tendency to digress frequently throughout the novel. Overall, Holden's lies and storytelling are characterized by digression and accidental observations, rather than intentional manipulation or phoniness.