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O, Jenny's a' weet, poor body, Jenny's seldom dry: She draigl't[ a' her petticoatie, Comin thro' the rye! Chorus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comin%27_Through_the_Rye Comin thro' the rye, poor body, Comin thro' the rye, She draigl't a' her petticoatie, Comin thro' the rye! Gin[ a body meet a body Comin thro' the rye, Gin a body kiss a body, Need a body cry? (chorus) Gin a body meet a body Comin thro' the glen, Gin a body kiss a body, Need the warl'[ken?[ (chorus) Gin a body meet a body Comin thro' the grain; Gin a body kiss a body, The thing's a body's ain. (chorus) Ilka lassie has her laddie, Nane, they say, ha’e I Yet all the lads they smile on me, When comin' thro' the rye.

Catcher Chapter 2 Points to consider: The importance of Holden’s meeting with Mr Spencer – how is his personality further revealed? Holden’s attitude to his parents What is revealed about Holden’s physical appearance? Why does Holden get “kicked” out of Pencey? Significance of the ducks - Symbolism Significance of the term “phony” Catcher Chapter 2

Catcher Chapter 3 Holden’s Red Hunting Hat Chapter 3 first mentioned page 15, (then on page 19) is a very important symbol – with lots of resonances and associations. Character Interaction Robert Ackley Ward Stradlater Chance to see Holden interact with his peers. Sally Hayes first mentioned in Chapter 3. Also Stradlater’s date is mentioned Jane Gallagher Importance of unseen characters and missed connections

Holden’s interaction with other characters Chapter 3 Group Work Page 14 – 15 (up to “new dorms.” Page 15-16 (up to “Eustacia Vye” Page 16-to end of 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Setting Character Voice Symbolism Holden’s interaction with other characters

Model answer from last year Robert Burns & Intertextuality Today’s Work Model answer from last year Robert Burns & Intertextuality Chapter 4 + 5 “The Catcher In The Rye” – J D Salinger LITB4 COURSEWORK

Chapter 4 Group Work Each group to address a different point:- Consider the following The early characterisation of Stradlater, p23 techniques used to explore his character The importance of Stradlater’s request, ie the composition Use of dialogue & prosodics p24-25 – how the plot is advanced The importance of Jane Gallagher Use of symbols – the razor, the hunting hat, the chess game, mirrors (page 28) Retrospective narrative – (flashback) p28 “Jane’s lousy Childhood.” Setting – whole chapter

Key symbols – Allie’s Baseball Mitt – Chapter 5 -Page 33-34 -

Chapter 7 At the end of Chapter 7, late on Saturday evening, Holden leaves Pencey Prep. “When I was all set to go, when I had my bags and all, I stood for a while next to the stairs and took a last look down the goddam corridor. I was sort of crying. I don’t know why. I put my red hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice “sleep tight, ya morons!” I’ll bet I woke up every bastard on the whole floor. Then I got the hell out. Some stupid guy had thrown peanut shells over the stairs, and I damn near broke my crazy neck.”

Chapter 8 P 47 “Usually I like riding on trains, especially at night, with the lights on and the windows so black, and one of those guys coming up the aisle selling coffee and sandwiches and magazines.” ...................................................................... Consider the importance of :- Setting the train Character Mrs Morrow (and unseen Ernest Morrow) Destination The City – New York

Group 1 Chapter 9 P53 – “I ended up not calling anyone.” ....................................................................... Consider the importance of the following symbols/ motifs:- The Christmas Tree – page 53 The Ducks – page 54 Phone calls – page 57 Miss Faith Cavendish

Group 2 Chapter 10 – Holden = the edge / periphery (Satellite texts??) Points to consider:- Pages 60-61 , what do D.B, Phoebe & Holden all have in common? Why is this so important? ...................................................................... Holden meets Bernice, Marty & Laverne. Consider his characteristic use of language, especially metaphors, similes & euphemisms.

What is the importance of Jane? “I knew old Jane like a book.” Group 3 Chapter 11 – Jane Gallagher & the importance of unseen characters. What is the importance of Jane? How does the part of Jane’s story we hear (in flashback) feed into the main themes of the novel?

Repeated motif – page 74 – the ducks in Central Park Group 4 Chapter 12 Key quotes “(Laughter) You can hear it for miles. It makes you feel lonesome and depressed.” “People are always ruining things for you.” ................................................................... Importance of setting – consider how Ernie’s in Greenwich Village represents Holden’s isolation and alienation. Repeated motif – page 74 – the ducks in Central Park

Chapter 13 Group 6 83- End. Group 5 – Pages 80-end page 83. “scared as hell.” Theme & Narrative what key themes are explored in this section? How is our knowledge of Holden increased? Group 6 83- End. Holden & Sunny -- Consider the importance of character interaction here and how Sunny serves to reveal important elements of Holden’s character.

Chapter 14 - Confrontation - Intertexuality – Biblical References (p89) “My voice was shaking like a bastard.” Consider the importance of the confrontation with Maurice. - Link the idea of confrontation with “Black Swan Green” & “Cat’s Eye.”

Chapter 15 Holden is in transition in this chapter. “I had no place to go.” He leaves the Edmont Hotel, and makes a date with Sally Hayes. He waits for her at Grand Central Station near the Biltmore Hotel. ----- What is the symbolic significance of this chapter and the importance of his meeting with the Nuns?

Group Work (1) Chapter 16 (2) Chapter 17 (3) Chapter 18 (4) Chapter 19

Task: In your group consider the key events in your chapter plot , character development (character) & any symbolism you wish to explore.