The Catcher In The Rye
J. D. Salinger - Created By Krista Walvatne
Genre of The Catcher In The Rye
Bildungsroman: Coming-of-Age Novel
Summary Of The Catcher In The Rye
Summary of Essential Question
#1 Character Bio - Holden Caulfield
#2 Character Bio - Phoebe Caulfield
Failing School
Holden tried four different schools because he failed his classes so he was kicked out. He didn't apply his knowledge nor try to pass his classes. He didn't care for school.
Big Brother Holden
Holden took care of his little sister Phoebe. He would do anything for her and he loved her back just as much as she loved him - a lot. She looked up to him and wanted to stay by his side all the time.
Pencey Prep School
This is where Holden was attending school before he was kicked out of school the last time in the book.