RE: The Catcher in the Rye help with homework Chapter 13

  1. Explain Holden’s confusion about his own assertiveness.
  2. Why does Holden allow Maurice to send the prostitute to his room? How does Holden excuse his agreeing to meet a prostitute?
  3. Explain what happens between Holden and the prostitute. What does this scene tell us about Holden?
  4. What does Holden’s pseudonym indicate about his insecurities?
  5. What comment shows Holden’s sensitivity to language?
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What comment shows Holden’s sensitivity to language?

The Catcher in the Rye, like many other great works, was met by scornful criticism and unyielding admiration. However, many literary critics also marveled at Salinger’s use of language, which was used to make Holden Caulfield, the main character, extremely realistic. Such language includes both repetition of phrases and blatant cursing, in order to capture the informal speech of the average, northeastern American adolescent. Salinger carefully crafted Holden’s vocabulary to create a character who would be believable. As Holden’s vocabulary and outlook on life demonstrate his character as a fictional persona, the realistic flavor of his vocabulary mixed with emotion unfailingly ties him to the harsh realities of adolescence and the youth of his time.

Answered on 08.06.2017.
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