The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 19 and 20
DO NOW! What is Holden’s psychological/emotional state? Find things Holden says or are said about him or that he does in Chapter 19 that lead us to an answer.
Discussion Are Holden’s problems bigger than your average teen?
Chapter 19 Setting = Wicker Bar Focus = Luce and his stories at the Whooton School
Chapter 19 Luce Amusing with his stories about sex Amusing with his stories about sex effeminate and a phony effeminate and a phony Holden wants to know about sex Holden wants to know about sex Luce’s father is a psychoanalyst Luce’s father is a psychoanalyst
Chapter 20 Holden stays at the bar and gets very drunk Late-night call to Sally Hayes Attempts to make dates (a connection) Lounge singer Lounge singer Hat-check girl Hat-check girl
Chapter 20 Central Park He worries about catching pneumonia and imagines his funeral Holden missed Allie’s funeral
Chapter 20 Placing flowers on the grass that covers the stomachs of the dead disturbs him Holden wants to talk to Phoebe
QuickWrite What advice would you give Holden right now? What profession can you see Holden choosing in the future?
Do Now! Read Chapters 21, 22 and 23. Pay close attention to Phoebe and the advice she gives Holden. Complete worksheets instead of notes.