You're done- the agony, love, wrath, windswept moors, grave digging- whew!
Some ideas to think about, but the response is up to you: What do you think of the end? What struck you as most interesting? Any connections to other texts we've studied?
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Catcher post #1: According to you, who is Holden?
Holden is a complex character.
List four adjectives describing him. ("Holden is ___, ___, ___, and ___.)
Then write one sentence about Holden using at least 2 of our vocab words.
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List four adjectives describing him. ("Holden is ___, ___, ___, and ___.)
Then write one sentence about Holden using at least 2 of our vocab words.
(Be sure to sign your post with your first name and last initial.)
Catcher post #2: Nuns!
On pages 108-113 Holden spends a good amount of time talking with some nuns. Give an interesting quote from this section and explain what it reveals about Holden.
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Catcher post #3: Irritations...
Holden sure is easily irritated! What is something from ch. 14-18 that annoys Holden? Give a quote and page number.
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Catcher post #4: Joy of Children
Kids are one of the only things that make Holden happy. Give an example of when this happens.
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Catcher post #5: Museum thoughts...
On pages 119-122 Holden thinks about the Museum.
Record a passage that reveals an aspect of Holden's character and explain what it shows about him.
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Record a passage that reveals an aspect of Holden's character and explain what it shows about him.
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Catcher Post #6: Holden's Rant
At the end of his date with Sally (130-134), Holden starts talking about how he's gotten "fed up" and goes on about what he hates about life, what he's afraid of, and what he impulsively wants to do.
Choose a passage from this section and analyze what it reveals about Holden.
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Choose a passage from this section and analyze what it reveals about Holden.
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