Catcher in the Rye

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Catcher in the Rye

• Chapters 15 - 16

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Chapter 15

• Why does Holden decide to invite Sally on a date?
• What do we learn about his family?
• What does this reveal about Holdens behaviour?

3
Chapter 15

• What do we learn about Holden from his
  conversation with the nuns?
• What impression are we left with following this
  conversation?

4
Chapter 16

• What do we learn about Holdens attitude
• Towards adults?
• Regarding money?
• from his thoughts on the conversation he had with
  the nuns?

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Chapter 16

• If a body catch a body, coming through the rye.
• What effect does this song / encounter have on
  Holden?

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Chapter 16

• What effect does the Museum of Natural History
  have on Holden?
• What do you think the significance of this is?

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Chapter 16

• What has Holden revealed to us in these last two
  chapters?
• Think about
• Friendship
• Family
• Mood