The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 16-18

The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 17-22

Companionship Focus on lack of compatibility “In a way, it was sort of depressing, too, because you kept wondering what the hell would happen to all of them. When they got out of school and college, I mean. You figured most of them would probably marry dopey guys. Guys that always talk about how many miles they get to a gallon in their goddamn cars…” (123). Holden worries about other girls He should worry about his situation He is meeting Sally but should be meeting Jane

Companionship Focus on lack of compatibility Play focuses on life partners Seem compatible but phony Lunts are good, but too good Like Ernie they are superficial Holden’s continued search for companion

Companionship Focus on lack of compatibility “I felt like marrying her the minute I saw her. I’m crazy. I didn’t even like her much, and yet all of a sudden I felt like I was in love with her and wanted to marry her. I swear to God I’m crazy. I admit it” (124). She is the opposite of Holden She represents the phoniness Holden despises

Holden’s Manic Behavior Indicate he’s heading for an emotional breakdown Contradicts himself about his feelings for her “I told her I loved her and all. It was a lie, of course, but the thing is, I meant it when I said it” (125). Yells at Sally and doesn’t realize it “Don’t shout, please,” old Sally said. Which was very funny, because I wasn’t even shouting” (132). Reveals his passions and feelings to her She doesn’t understand or have the depth to

Holden’s Increasing Manic Behavior Wants to run away with Sally Indicates break from reality “We’ll stay in these cabin camps and stuff like that…we could get married or something. I could chop all our own wood in the wintertime and all. Honest to God, we could have a terrific time!” (132). Sally is conventional and practical and questions practicality of this venture