The Catcher in the Rye home assignment
- Why does Holden slug Stradlater at Pencey?
- What is the significance of the red hunter’s hat that Holden wears?
- Why does Holden ultimately leave Pencey?
- What are some of the things that “kill” Holden, in his words?
- Why does Holden cling to the innocence of children so deeply?