Catcher in the Rye

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...

How would you respond to the statement that everyone is mentally ill to some degree? At what point do you think hospitalization might be ne...

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 hand...

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...

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