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She wants to run away with Holden but he won’t let her.
Where has Holden been while telling the story of what happened to
him?
What’s the problem with talking to people about your life, according to
Holden?
Questions to discuss
What is a catcher in the rye and why does Holden want to be one?
Why does Holden run away from Pencey?
What happens to Holden after his date with Sally Hayes and his meeting with Carl
Luce both end badly?
What is the setting for The Catcher in the Rye?
Does Holden have a mental illness?
Why does Holden wear the red hunting hat?
How does Holden feel about Jane?
What is Holden’s relationship with Phoebe like?
How does Allie’s death affect Holden?
Why does Holden hate “phonies”?
Why is Holden obsessed with the ducks at the Central Park Lagoon?
Where is Holden as he narrates the story?
Does Holden kill himself?