1. Chapters 24-26 Catherine Ajtun
The Catcher In The Rye
Chapters 24-26
Catherine Ajtun

2. Jerome David Salinger January 1, 1919 – January 27 2010
Ursinus College, Columbia University then WWII
His library output consists of One novel and 13 short stories (all written before 1959)
The New York Times: Matthew Salinger & Colleen O’Neill have not confirmed the claims made in the movie, & refuse to give any validity to any future works being published.
Rebel In the Rye

3. Chapter 24
Holden goes to Mr. & Mrs. Antolini’s Swanky Apt. Describes them as intellectuals/ likeable people.
Mr. Antolini: Mentor role: “Noble Cause?” “You’ll find that you’re not the first person who was ever confused or frightened & even sickened with human behavior… Many, many men have been just as troubled morally and spiritually as you are right now. You’ll learn something from them- if you want too. Just as someday, if you have something to offer, someone will learn something from you. It’s a beautiful arrangement. & it isnt education. Its history. Its Poetry” Encourages self discovery
Holden is extremely tired; couldn’t concentrate on the conversation (relatable)
Holden is awoken by Mr. Antolini’s hand on his head Was it inappropriate as Holden took it?

4. Chapter 25
Sleeps at Grand Central/ What really happened w Mr. Antolini? “& I think I was more depressed than I ever was in my whole life” -Mentions James Castle / Mr. Antolini is not a bad guy…
Reads magazine: He’s not attractive & probably has Cancer
Christmassy
“Allie, don’t let me disappear. (3X) Please, Allie”
Contemplates running away Wants to live a secluded life & be thought of as a deaf-mute man; No Phonies
Sees the “F You” written in public (School/ Museum/Tombstone)
Writes Phoebe a note, waits for her at the museum (Mummy)

5. Sick/ Passes Out/ Feels Better
Meets Phoebe at the Museum
Phoebe throws the hat back at Holden
Zoo; to appease her. Takes her towards the carrousel. “ It played that same song about 50 years ago when I was a little kid” (Consistent Music)
Phoebe is happy again; kisses Holden & places the hat back on Holden’s head
“I felt so damn happy all of a sudden, the way old Phoebe kept going around and around. I was damn near bawling, I felt so damn happy. If you want know the truth. I don’t know why.”

6. Chapter 26
Got “Sick”
New school “after I get out of here” (Both trivial?)
Am I going to apply myself? How would I know until I’m there?
“I sort of miss everyone I told about… Don’t ever tell anyone anything. If you do you’ll start missing everybody”

7. Thoughts