1. The Catcher in the Rye
Chapters 16-18

2. The Catcher in the Rye
Chapters 17-22

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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