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Mrs. Louw, English 2 Name: _________________ Block:_____
Catcher In The Rye Reading Guide: Chapters 1-
Reader: You are a psychiatrist analyzing Holden Caulfield. Holden is recounting his issues with dropping out of schools, lack of friends, and negative views on life. You need to determine the root of his problems, and come up with a solution to help him. As you read, you will take notes in this ledger. You will receive a different ledger for each set of chapters. Ledgers include terms that will help you prepare for your final report. Chapters 1-5 (Holden's Life At Pencey) Essential Questions: What is a reliable narrator? What is voice? How does the narrator implement characterization? Themes: Growing Up is Hard to Do, Loneliness & Alienation, Escape, Lack of commitment, The Search for Identity, Abandonment Literary Terms: 1 st person point of view: Characterization: Foil: Hyperbole: Protagonist: Symbol: Vocabulary in order of appearance: Ostracize : to banish or exclude somebody from society or from a particular group Grippe: the flu Chiffonier: a high chest of drawers or bureau, often with a mirror on top Sadist: someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain on others Falsetto: an unnaturally or artificially high-pitched voice exhibitionist: someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention. Galosh: a waterproof overshoe Halitosis: condition of having offensive-smelling breath; bad breath
Voice, Narrator Reliability, & Characterization, Chapters 1-
Is Holden A Reliable Witness to His Own Past? When a story is told in 1st^ person, we rely on the narrator to tell us the truth. However, we are limited to seeing the world from only one character's perspective. Can we rely on Holden to paint us the most accurate picture? As you read, use sticky notes to mark passages when you think he is being a reliable narrator=R , or an unreliable narrator=U. Afterward, you will write about your impressions. Also, use sticky notes to mark anything else you find helpful. You can refer to it for class discussions. First, we have to establish the type of person he is. As you read, record what you have learned about Holden, based on the following criteria. Remember, we are getting this from “the horse's mouth”. Subject: Holden Caulfield Physical: Social: Personal: Desires: Philosophy on Life: Pet peeves: Voice: Your summary of whom the author has established as Holden
Symbols, Chapters 1- Holden's talking is excessive, isn't it? However, his words contain important symbols that might be clues to his problem. Identify what objects or people could be symbols. Write the symobl, or draw a picture of it in the box and indicate what it might mean. (It's meaning may change as you continue reading.) Symbol, (pg #) Possible meaning Tally the sticky notes. Write totals below. Write about several passages you picked. Explain how he was a reliable or unreliable narrator. Indicate pg#s. Sticky Notes Reliable:__________ Unreliable:____________
Name:________________ Block:________ Psychiatrist's Analysis: (Chapters 1-5) 15 pts.
1. What do you think is Holden's main problem with school, adults, and people his age?
2. What could be the possible cause(s) of these problems?
3. Write down some questions you would ask Holden. What is their purpose?
4. What are your predictions based on Holden's pattern of behavior?
5. Recommendations to Holden:
