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The Catcher in the Rye
J. D. Salinger
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25–26
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Holden Caulfield
Phoebe Caulfield
Mr. Antolini
Mr. Spencer
Stradlater
Carl Luce
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What Does the Title Mean?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Religion
Inaction
Appearances
Performance
Quotes By Section
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21–23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25–26
Quotes By Character
Holden Caulfield
Phoebe Caulfield
Mr. Antolini
Mr. Spencer
Stradlater
Carl Luce
Further Study
Context
Mental Health in the Mid-Twentieth Century
Catcher and Vernacular Literature
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-17
Chapters 18-20
Chapters 21-23
Chapter 24
Chapters 25-26
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapters 1-2 Quiz
Chapters 1-2 Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Holden call his brother D.B. a prostitute?
Because he works as a male escort
Because he became an actor and lives in Hollywood
Because he writes best sellers
Because he lives in Hollywood, writing for the movie industry
2
of 5
What happened to the fencing equipment in New York?
Holden sold it at a pawn shop in New York.
Holden left it all on the subway.
It was stolen.
The team left it in a taxi.
3
of 5
Why has Holden been kicked out of Pencey Prep?
For torturing a boy named James Castle with a bunch of other bullies
For destroying school property
For flunking too many classes
For selling the fencing equipment at a pawn shop in New York
4
of 5
Why is everyone at the football game that Holden watches from the top of the hill?
It’s the popular first game of the season against a school rival.
There is mandatory attendance.
There is a particularly good half time show.
It’s the popular last game of the season against a school rival.
5
of 5
What does Mr. Spencer tell Holden?
He tells him not to worry so much and that everything will be fine.
He counsels him in trusting his instincts.
He lectures him about failing in school and life by not applying himself.
He tells him stories of when he was a kid and went to Pencey.
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QUOTES
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