1. The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 1 and 2 Discussion

2. As we read chapters 1 and 2, pay attention to the following discussion questions. :

3. 1.Where is Holden as he is writing this account of his life? 2.Why doesn’t he like Pencey Prep School? 3.What happens to Holden in New York? 4.Why is Holden not allowed to return to Pencey after Christmas? Chapter 1 Discussion Questions: As we read Chapter 1, pay attention to the following questions to help guide your reading:

4. 1.How does Holden feel when he goes into Mr. Spencer’s room? 2.What does Dr. Thurmer talk to Holden about? 3.When does Mr. Spencer say that Holden will start to care about his future? 4.How do you think Mr. Spencer feels about Holden? Why? Chapter 2 Discussion Questions: As we read Chapter 2, pay attention to the following questions to help guide your reading:

5. With your groups, decide how you would describe tone. Write down three quotations from chapters 1 and 2 that express this tone.