5 comments
1.)Holden and his sister kept getting in little arguments.
2.)Holden appears to be depressed even though he is around his sister.
3.)Phoebe is very supportive of Holden although he stills feels depressed.
4.)Holden went to his former teachers house to discuss matters and to get away from his house.
5.)Holden will always be depressed as long as he doesnt let others in his life.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden feel so depressed even though he is around his sister?
2.)Why can't Holden admit to someone he is depressed?
3.)Why doesn't Holden admit he is depressed to his sister Phoebe?
4.)Why does Holden want to get caught by his parents?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Pedagogical - Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy Pg. 239
2.)Digression - a passage or section that deviates from the central theme in speech or writing Pg. 238
3.)Inferiority complex - lack of self-esteem; feeling of inadequacy; lack of self-confidence Pg. 228
2 literary elements
1.)"Because you don't. Name one thing." This is man vs man conflict because Holden is having another conflict with Phoebe. Pg. 220
2.)"...they were the happiest days of his life and giving us alot of advice for the future and all." This is a hyperbole because Holden is using an exaggeration by saying the happiest days of his life. Pg. 219
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden seems to still be depressed and he cant get over the fact that he is lonely and he can't
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Journal Entry #9 "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden is reunited with his sister Phoebe.
2.)It's been a long time in which Holden has seen his sister.
3.)With Phoebe he is no longer depressed.
4.)Unfortunately, the record that Holden bought Phoebe broke.
5.)The record broke when Holden was drunk and he dropped it.
4 questions
1.)Why can't Holden control himself?
2.)Why does he depend on Phoebe for happiness?
3.)Will he finally talk to Jane?
4.)Will he meet up with Jane?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Grippy - afflicted with the grippe Pg. 212
2.)Plastered - slang for drunk Pg. 212
3.)Windbreaker - a brand name for a jacket of wind-resistant material with close-fitting elastic hip band and cuffs Pg. 213
2 literary elements
1.)"They ain't in." This is dialogue between Holden and his parents neighbors. Pg. 204
"Thats all right."
2.)"Wait a second, willya?" This is a man vs man conflict that is developing as Holden is talking to his sister. Pg. 211
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden is at his house and feels back at home, except is nervous his parents will come home and ruined things for him and his sister.
1.)Holden is reunited with his sister Phoebe.
2.)It's been a long time in which Holden has seen his sister.
3.)With Phoebe he is no longer depressed.
4.)Unfortunately, the record that Holden bought Phoebe broke.
5.)The record broke when Holden was drunk and he dropped it.
4 questions
1.)Why can't Holden control himself?
2.)Why does he depend on Phoebe for happiness?
3.)Will he finally talk to Jane?
4.)Will he meet up with Jane?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Grippy - afflicted with the grippe Pg. 212
2.)Plastered - slang for drunk Pg. 212
3.)Windbreaker - a brand name for a jacket of wind-resistant material with close-fitting elastic hip band and cuffs Pg. 213
2 literary elements
1.)"They ain't in." This is dialogue between Holden and his parents neighbors. Pg. 204
"Thats all right."
2.)"Wait a second, willya?" This is a man vs man conflict that is developing as Holden is talking to his sister. Pg. 211
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden is at his house and feels back at home, except is nervous his parents will come home and ruined things for him and his sister.
Journal Entry #7 "The Catcher in The Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden enjoys getting drunk by himself.
2.)Holden seems to be missing Jane.
3.)Holden is a virgin yet he talks as if he isn't.
4.)Luce considers Holden a child who needs to grow up.
5.)Holden pressured Luce into leaving and letting Holden be even more lonesome.
4 questions
1.)Why doesn't Holden go and visit Jane?
2.)Why does he Always talk about her yet he takes no actions on what he talks about?
3.)Why does Holden try to bug people?
4.)Why does he act immature towards them?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Flints - To move about rapidly and nimbly Pg. 187
2.)Putrid - in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten Pg. 179
3.)Inane - lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly Pg. 190
2 literary elements
1.)"When in the hell are you going to grow up?" This is man bs. man conflict because Holden is having conflict with Luce. Pg. 189
2.)"I talk a little loud when I get excited." This is characterization because Holden is explaining how excited he gets and how loud he talks when he gets excited. " Pg. 190
1 summarzing sentence
1.)Holden's level of maturity needs to increased because when he lets loose he has no self control over himself.
1.)Holden enjoys getting drunk by himself.
2.)Holden seems to be missing Jane.
3.)Holden is a virgin yet he talks as if he isn't.
4.)Luce considers Holden a child who needs to grow up.
5.)Holden pressured Luce into leaving and letting Holden be even more lonesome.
4 questions
1.)Why doesn't Holden go and visit Jane?
2.)Why does he Always talk about her yet he takes no actions on what he talks about?
3.)Why does Holden try to bug people?
4.)Why does he act immature towards them?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Flints - To move about rapidly and nimbly Pg. 187
2.)Putrid - in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten Pg. 179
3.)Inane - lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly Pg. 190
2 literary elements
1.)"When in the hell are you going to grow up?" This is man bs. man conflict because Holden is having conflict with Luce. Pg. 189
2.)"I talk a little loud when I get excited." This is characterization because Holden is explaining how excited he gets and how loud he talks when he gets excited. " Pg. 190
1 summarzing sentence
1.)Holden's level of maturity needs to increased because when he lets loose he has no self control over himself.
Journal Entry #8 "The Catcher in The Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden is drunk and is in the pouring rain.
2.)Holden wants to die of pneumonia in the rain.
3.)Holden is comparing his "death" to his grandfather's death.
4.)Holden is going back home.
5.)Holden is going to visit his sister Phoebe.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden want to die?
2.)Why is he so lonesome?
3.)Why does Holden come off as too emotional?
4.)Why does Holden make his own crazy inferences about life?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Boisterous - rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained Pg. 195
2.)Chap - a fellow; man or boy Pg. 198
3.)Halitosis - a condition of having offensive-smelling breath; bad breath Pg. 201
2 literary elements
1.)"It's not too bad when the sun's out, but the sun only comes out when it feels like coming out." This is symbolism for his emotions because he feels as if happiness only occurs rarely. Pg. 202
2.)"...my teeth were chattering like hell." This is a simile because Holden is explaining how his teeth were cahttering while using like. Pg. 199
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden is constantly depressed therefore he has no control over himself and is very lonesome.
1.)Holden is drunk and is in the pouring rain.
2.)Holden wants to die of pneumonia in the rain.
3.)Holden is comparing his "death" to his grandfather's death.
4.)Holden is going back home.
5.)Holden is going to visit his sister Phoebe.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden want to die?
2.)Why is he so lonesome?
3.)Why does Holden come off as too emotional?
4.)Why does Holden make his own crazy inferences about life?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Boisterous - rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained Pg. 195
2.)Chap - a fellow; man or boy Pg. 198
3.)Halitosis - a condition of having offensive-smelling breath; bad breath Pg. 201
2 literary elements
1.)"It's not too bad when the sun's out, but the sun only comes out when it feels like coming out." This is symbolism for his emotions because he feels as if happiness only occurs rarely. Pg. 202
2.)"...my teeth were chattering like hell." This is a simile because Holden is explaining how his teeth were cahttering while using like. Pg. 199
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden is constantly depressed therefore he has no control over himself and is very lonesome.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Journal Entry #6 "The Catcher in The Rye.
5 comments
1.)Holden still can't hold back his negativity.
2.)Holden is too negative therefore he lost Sally.
3.)Holden in a sense made Sally run off.
4.)Sally wouldn't accept Holden's apology.
5.)Holden found the matter to be humorous.
4 questions
1.)Why hasn't Holden learned how to control his depression?
2.)Why does Holden let small things get to him?
3.)Why did Holden ask to run away with Sally?
4.)What was going on in Sally's head as this was going on?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Blase - indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed, as or as if from an excess of worldly pleasures. Pg. 164
2.)Lulus - A remarkable person, object, or idea. Pg. 167
3.)Oodles - a large quantity: oodles of love; oodles of money. Pg. 172
2 literary elements
1.)"You give me a royal pain in the a**, if you want to know the truth." This is man vs. man conflict because Holden is having a conflict with Sally. Pg. 173
2.)"Her father was one of those big silent bastards, and he wasn't too crazy about me anyhow." This is a hyperbole because there is an extreme exaggeration on Sally's father. Pg. 173
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden makes his own inference on life yet he cannot manage to avoid hurting someone or annoy them.
1.)Holden still can't hold back his negativity.
2.)Holden is too negative therefore he lost Sally.
3.)Holden in a sense made Sally run off.
4.)Sally wouldn't accept Holden's apology.
5.)Holden found the matter to be humorous.
4 questions
1.)Why hasn't Holden learned how to control his depression?
2.)Why does Holden let small things get to him?
3.)Why did Holden ask to run away with Sally?
4.)What was going on in Sally's head as this was going on?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Blase - indifferent to or bored with life; unimpressed, as or as if from an excess of worldly pleasures. Pg. 164
2.)Lulus - A remarkable person, object, or idea. Pg. 167
3.)Oodles - a large quantity: oodles of love; oodles of money. Pg. 172
2 literary elements
1.)"You give me a royal pain in the a**, if you want to know the truth." This is man vs. man conflict because Holden is having a conflict with Sally. Pg. 173
2.)"Her father was one of those big silent bastards, and he wasn't too crazy about me anyhow." This is a hyperbole because there is an extreme exaggeration on Sally's father. Pg. 173
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden makes his own inference on life yet he cannot manage to avoid hurting someone or annoy them.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Journal Entry #5 "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden tells Sally he loves her even though he doesn't.
2.)I believe Holden is saying her loves her because he wants to kiss her or he just wants to believe he has someone to love.
3.)I feel as if Holden is a lonely fellow.
4.)Holden pushed Sally to the edge by saying she is a pain.
5.)Sally began to cry after this happened.
4 questions
1.)Why is Sally so sensitive?
2.)Why is Sally so fake?
3.)Why are the people Holden meets so fake?
4.)Why does this book consists of fake people?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Swanky - elegant or ostentatious; swank Pg. 149
2.)Bourgeois - dominated or characterized by materialistic pursuits or concerns Pg. 141
3.)Mutinying - revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, esp. by sailors against their officers Pg. 156
2 literary elements
1.)"You dropped them, they bounced liked madmen all over the floor and made a helluva racket." This is a simile because Holden used like to described the bouncing. Pg. 156
2.)"I swear to God I am a madman." This is characterization because Holden keeps calling himself crazy and a madman. Pg. 174
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Holden's world primarily consists of what he wants in life, he doesn't seem to care for others.
1.)Holden tells Sally he loves her even though he doesn't.
2.)I believe Holden is saying her loves her because he wants to kiss her or he just wants to believe he has someone to love.
3.)I feel as if Holden is a lonely fellow.
4.)Holden pushed Sally to the edge by saying she is a pain.
5.)Sally began to cry after this happened.
4 questions
1.)Why is Sally so sensitive?
2.)Why is Sally so fake?
3.)Why are the people Holden meets so fake?
4.)Why does this book consists of fake people?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Swanky - elegant or ostentatious; swank Pg. 149
2.)Bourgeois - dominated or characterized by materialistic pursuits or concerns Pg. 141
3.)Mutinying - revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, esp. by sailors against their officers Pg. 156
2 literary elements
1.)"You dropped them, they bounced liked madmen all over the floor and made a helluva racket." This is a simile because Holden used like to described the bouncing. Pg. 156
2.)"I swear to God I am a madman." This is characterization because Holden keeps calling himself crazy and a madman. Pg. 174
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Holden's world primarily consists of what he wants in life, he doesn't seem to care for others.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Journal #4 "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden is engaging conversation with anybody he can find such as the nuns.
2.)Holden appears to be nervous to talk to Jane's mother, although he is desperate to talk to Jane.
3.)Holden is constantly disgusted with people being phony, even actors.
4.)Holden misses his sister Phoebe and wants to call her but he is unable to.
5.)Holden hates Broadway because the people depress him.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden feel the need to talk to people he doesn't know?
2.)Why Holden
3.)Why does Holden constantly say "That kills me."?
4.)Why does Holden think he will run into Phoebe at the museum?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Chisel - to cheat or swindle Pg. 133
2.)Bourbon - A whiskey distilled from a fermented mash containing not less than 51 percent corn in addition to malt and rye Pg. 135
3.)Rubbernecks - To look about or survey with unsophisticated wonderment or curiosity. Pg. 136
2 literary elements
1.)"You could tell her mother made them for her, because they were lumpy as hell." This is a simile because Holden is stating a girl's sweater is lumpy as hell. Pg. 154
2.)"You know Phoebe?"
"Yeah, I'm her brother. You know where she is?" This is a dialogue between Holden and Phoebe's friend. Pg. 154
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Holden is going to meet up with his friend Sally and has made it blant that he hates phonies.
1.)Holden is engaging conversation with anybody he can find such as the nuns.
2.)Holden appears to be nervous to talk to Jane's mother, although he is desperate to talk to Jane.
3.)Holden is constantly disgusted with people being phony, even actors.
4.)Holden misses his sister Phoebe and wants to call her but he is unable to.
5.)Holden hates Broadway because the people depress him.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden feel the need to talk to people he doesn't know?
2.)Why Holden
3.)Why does Holden constantly say "That kills me."?
4.)Why does Holden think he will run into Phoebe at the museum?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Chisel - to cheat or swindle Pg. 133
2.)Bourbon - A whiskey distilled from a fermented mash containing not less than 51 percent corn in addition to malt and rye Pg. 135
3.)Rubbernecks - To look about or survey with unsophisticated wonderment or curiosity. Pg. 136
2 literary elements
1.)"You could tell her mother made them for her, because they were lumpy as hell." This is a simile because Holden is stating a girl's sweater is lumpy as hell. Pg. 154
2.)"You know Phoebe?"
"Yeah, I'm her brother. You know where she is?" This is a dialogue between Holden and Phoebe's friend. Pg. 154
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Holden is going to meet up with his friend Sally and has made it blant that he hates phonies.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Journal Entry #3 "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden ordered a prostitute to come into his room.
2.)Holden was ripped off by the prostitute and the pimp.
3.)Holden reacted in a fit of rage by cussing the pimp, as a result he was beat up
4.)Holden only talked to the prostitute rather than engage in any form of physical activity.
5.)Holden is going to meet up with his friend Sally.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden constantly say "I really do?" ?
2.)Is Holden attempting to reassure the reader of his actions?
3.)Why does Holden criticize Sally, yet he wants to hang out with her?
4.)Why is Holden constantly feeling depressed?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Galoshes - A waterproof overshoe. Pg. 116
2.)Brassiere - A woman's undergarment worn to support and give contour to the breasts. Pg. 122
3.)Frock - a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman. Pg.127
2 literary elements
1.)"I'm sort of an atheist." This is characterization because Holden is stating his religious views. Pg. 130
2.)"You're trying to chisel me." This is man vs. man conflict because Holden is having conflict with the pimp Maurice. Pg. 133
1 summarzing sentence
1.)Holden shows his weakness once again, as the pimp beat him up and he cried in front of the prostitute and the pimp.
1.)Holden ordered a prostitute to come into his room.
2.)Holden was ripped off by the prostitute and the pimp.
3.)Holden reacted in a fit of rage by cussing the pimp, as a result he was beat up
4.)Holden only talked to the prostitute rather than engage in any form of physical activity.
5.)Holden is going to meet up with his friend Sally.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden constantly say "I really do?" ?
2.)Is Holden attempting to reassure the reader of his actions?
3.)Why does Holden criticize Sally, yet he wants to hang out with her?
4.)Why is Holden constantly feeling depressed?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Galoshes - A waterproof overshoe. Pg. 116
2.)Brassiere - A woman's undergarment worn to support and give contour to the breasts. Pg. 122
3.)Frock - a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman. Pg.127
2 literary elements
1.)"I'm sort of an atheist." This is characterization because Holden is stating his religious views. Pg. 130
2.)"You're trying to chisel me." This is man vs. man conflict because Holden is having conflict with the pimp Maurice. Pg. 133
1 summarzing sentence
1.)Holden shows his weakness once again, as the pimp beat him up and he cried in front of the prostitute and the pimp.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Journal Entry #2 "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden has decided to leave Pencey before vacation starts.
2.)Holden has encountered a student's mother and engaged in a witty conversation with her.
3.)I've realized how witty Holden is and it's amusing because he is only sixteen.
4.)Holden stayed at a hotel during the night he left Pencey.
5.)Holden keeps commenting on how stupid the three females he encountered at the hotel.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden keep talking to the woman when she just ignores him?
2.)Why does Holden even associate with ignorant women such as the women and her two friends?
3.)Does Holden have feelings for Jane even though he won't admit it?
4.)Why does Holden think about Jane so much?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Sterling - Thoroughly excellent. Pg. 97
2.)Icicle - A pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water. Pg. 103
3.)Daiquiris - a cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice, and sugar, often with the addition of fruit and ice and mixed in an electric blender. Pg. 111
2 literary elements
1.)"I knew her like a book." This is an idiom because Holden is saying he knew Jane like a book. Pg. 99
2.)"I'm a very good golfer." This is characterization because Holden is stating he is a very good golfer and letting the reader know more about him. Pg. 100
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden has left Pencey Prep. and went to a hotel, then left to go to a club.
1.)Holden has decided to leave Pencey before vacation starts.
2.)Holden has encountered a student's mother and engaged in a witty conversation with her.
3.)I've realized how witty Holden is and it's amusing because he is only sixteen.
4.)Holden stayed at a hotel during the night he left Pencey.
5.)Holden keeps commenting on how stupid the three females he encountered at the hotel.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden keep talking to the woman when she just ignores him?
2.)Why does Holden even associate with ignorant women such as the women and her two friends?
3.)Does Holden have feelings for Jane even though he won't admit it?
4.)Why does Holden think about Jane so much?
3 vocabulary words
1.)Sterling - Thoroughly excellent. Pg. 97
2.)Icicle - A pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water. Pg. 103
3.)Daiquiris - a cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice, and sugar, often with the addition of fruit and ice and mixed in an electric blender. Pg. 111
2 literary elements
1.)"I knew her like a book." This is an idiom because Holden is saying he knew Jane like a book. Pg. 99
2.)"I'm a very good golfer." This is characterization because Holden is stating he is a very good golfer and letting the reader know more about him. Pg. 100
1 summarizing sentence
1.)Holden has left Pencey Prep. and went to a hotel, then left to go to a club.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Journal Entry #1 for "The Catcher in the Rye"
5 comments
1.)Holden Caufield is the protagonist and narrator of this story.
2.)Holden is sixteen years old and is going to be kicked out of Pencey Prep. because he is failing.
3.)Holden often times criticizes others to make himself feel good
4.)Holden is on the brink between adulthood and still being a child.
5.)Holden has the capability to act as an adult but chooses to act as a child.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden feel the need to criticize others to feel better?
2.)What is holding Holden back from acting as an adult more often?
3.)Is Holden jealous of other people's possessions?
4.)Why does Holden let his roommate con him into writing an essay for him?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Grippe - An acute contagious viral infection characterized by inflammation of the respiratory tract and by fever, chills, muscular pain, and prostration. Pg 6
2.)Hemorrhages - Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding. Pg 3
3.)Chiffonier - A high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top. Pg. 27
2 literary elements
1.) "Mother darling, give me your hand. Why won't you give me your hand?" This is Man vs. Man conflict because Holden is reaching out to Ackley to be friendly but Ackley is angry at Holden's level of maturity. Pg. 29
2.)"He always brought out the old sadist in me. I was pretty sadistic with him quite often." This is characterization because Holden is explaining himself as a character. The character that Ackley makes come from Holden. Pg. 29
1 summarizing sentence
1.) The Catcher in the Rye is an excellent read because of the way Holden views life as he undergoes these people in his life and the situation of being kicked out of Pencey Prep.
1.)Holden Caufield is the protagonist and narrator of this story.
2.)Holden is sixteen years old and is going to be kicked out of Pencey Prep. because he is failing.
3.)Holden often times criticizes others to make himself feel good
4.)Holden is on the brink between adulthood and still being a child.
5.)Holden has the capability to act as an adult but chooses to act as a child.
4 questions
1.)Why does Holden feel the need to criticize others to feel better?
2.)What is holding Holden back from acting as an adult more often?
3.)Is Holden jealous of other people's possessions?
4.)Why does Holden let his roommate con him into writing an essay for him?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Grippe - An acute contagious viral infection characterized by inflammation of the respiratory tract and by fever, chills, muscular pain, and prostration. Pg 6
2.)Hemorrhages - Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding. Pg 3
3.)Chiffonier - A high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top. Pg. 27
2 literary elements
1.) "Mother darling, give me your hand. Why won't you give me your hand?" This is Man vs. Man conflict because Holden is reaching out to Ackley to be friendly but Ackley is angry at Holden's level of maturity. Pg. 29
2.)"He always brought out the old sadist in me. I was pretty sadistic with him quite often." This is characterization because Holden is explaining himself as a character. The character that Ackley makes come from Holden. Pg. 29
1 summarizing sentence
1.) The Catcher in the Rye is an excellent read because of the way Holden views life as he undergoes these people in his life and the situation of being kicked out of Pencey Prep.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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