Chapters Point of View and Inference

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1 Student's Page The Ca lamer in Ike Rye Chapters 8-14 Point of View and Inference Objectives: Interpreting a sequence of events from different points of view Inferring meaning from what characters say and do Activity I Chapter 8 begins Holden's 48-hour odyssey through New York City. In each chapter, as he journeys from place to place; Holden engages in conversation with different people. Holden recalls the conversations he has for the reader, and he explains his thoughts. The reader is left to infer what the other people think about Holden. 1. Summarize the encounters Holden has by discussing the following questions and taking notes. Who is involved? When does the meeting occur? Where is Holden? Why is Holden talking to this person in the first place? What is happening or being said? What is Holden thinking? What is the significance of the conversation to him? What do you imagine the other characters are thinking? Overall, what is the significance of the exchange in relation to Holden's journey or search? 2. Share your group's summary with the rest of the class. S - 37

2 Siltatileids Pane Ike Catcher in the Rye HOLDEN'S INTERACTIONS IN NEW YORK 1. On the train ride into New York City, Holden meets Ernest Morrow's mother and begins "shooting the old crap around." 2. Holden talks to the taxi driver on the way to the hotel. 3. Holden calls Faith Cavendish from his hotel room. 4. Holden goes to the Lavender Room and dances with "three witches at the next table." 5. Holden takes a taxi to a nightclub and talks to Horowitz. 6. Holden is seated in the nightclub and runs into Lillian and the "Navy guy." 7. Holden walks back to the Edmont and talks to the Maurice, the elevator operator. 8. Holden has a prostitute come to his room. 9. Holden has a fight with Maurice: S - 39

3 Sltlu Pane nve Catcher in the Ellie Chapters 15 - End Allusion II Objectives: Interpreting a character's internal conflict from his or her actions and statements Relating literature to life Activity 1 Divide the class into small groups. Holden realizes that he is depressed or that he is at least suffering from some type of emotional instability Complete the Signs of Holden's Emotional Instability chart on the next page to prepare your explanation of how Holden's actions and statements support the idea that he is unstable. Refer to the text and include quotations. Each group should present its explanation of Holden's mental state to the class. S - 69

4 Simlend's Paue The Catcher in the Rye SIGNS OF HOLDEN'S EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY CHART tendency toward exaggeration Emotion Explanation feelings of depression Suicidal thoughts isolation/alienation sitting alone in bars violent outbursts Holden yells and swears at Sally repeated lying extreme nervousness fantasy world erratic mood swings S - 71

5 Student's Page the Catcher in the Rye Wrap-Up Characterization Objectives: Drawing conclusions about a character Interpreting the thoughts and language of a character Activity Working in pairs, use the attached form to create a psychological profile of Holden by assigning a number from 1 to 5 after each aspect of Holden's personality. Write a short explanation for each of your ratings. In the explanation, include your reasoning and one or two examples from the text that support your decision. S - 95

6 SlItutiewal's Page The Catcher iii lime Rye PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF HOLDEN How frequently or to what degree does Holden exhibit this tendency or characteristic? Rating Scale: 5 Always; 4 Frequently; 3 Sometimes; 2 Rarely; 1 Never Kindness. Cleverness Confidence: Bravery: Foolishness: Independence: Integrity: Seriousness: Consideration Toward Others: S - 97