Journal Entry #3 "The Catcher in the Rye"

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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.