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Welcome to Mr. Hughes's Catcher in the Rye blog! You will use this site as a sounding board for your thoughts and reflections as you follow our protagonist, Holden Caulfield, on his physical and emotional journey through the streets of New York City.







Pre-reading Question #6

What do you expect from a novel entitled, The Catcher in the Rye? Looking at the pre-reading questions and the title, what can you predict about this novel?

Pre-reading question #4

How would you respond to the statement that everyone is mentally ill to some degree? At what point do you think hospitalization might be necessary for a mentally ill person?

Pre-reading question #3

What long-term effect might the death of a sibling have on a child? What are some ways, both negative and positive, that a child might handle the death of a brother or sister?

Pre-reading questions #2:

The main character in the story says, “I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life. It’s awful.” Do you believe the ability to lie effortlessly can be both good and bad? Give examples to support your opinion.

Pre-reading question #1

What makes a person a phony?  Do you think phonies think they are phonies?