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How does Holden mentally describe Stradlater?
Describe Stradlater – what does Holden like/dislike about him? Holden likes Stradlater because he is a secret slob by shaving with a dirty and looks good when he’s finished. However he never cleans his razor and thinks he is handsome. What does Holden like about the way Jane plays checkers?
How does Holden act around Stradlater?
Stradlater is Holden’s roommate at Pencey. Holden constantly comments on Stradlater’s “sexy” physique. He also follows him into the bathroom to watch him shave, and even tries to horse around with him, jumping on his back and wrestling with him.
What does Holden say about Stradlater?
Ward Stradlater is Holden’s roommate at Pencey Prep. Although Stradlater is good looking, Holden thinks he’s is a slob because he shaves with a dirty razor. He’s also careless of other people’s feelings.
What does Holden criticize Stradlater for?
What does Stradlater criticize Holden for? Holden criticized Holden for doing things “backasswards”. Holden and Stradlater got in a fight because Stradlater wouldn’t tell Holden what he did in Ed Banky’s car with Jane.
What does Holden say about Stradlater dating techniques?
What does Holden mean when he says, “I know that guy Stradlater’s technique?” Stradlater had a way of talking girls into doing things sexually that they don’t really want to do by acting sincerely. 4.
Why is Holden mad at Stradlater?
Holden was upset with Stradlater because he wouldn’t tell him about his date with Jane.
What are some of Holden’s thoughts about Stradlater What does Stradlater want Holden to do for him?
Stradlater wants Holden to compose a descriptive English theme for him because he knows that Holden writes well. Too lazy and incompetent to be a decent writer himself, Stradlater aggravates Holden by pretending that the only reason he can’t write is that he puts the commas in the wrong places.
How does Holden react to Stradlater date?
Holden is “nervous” about Stradlater going out with Jane because he knows Stradlater all too well. He is quite sure that Stradlater will do his best to seduce Jane, as he does with every girl he takes out on a date. Holden uses the term “nervous,” but actually he feels jealous, possessive, and protective.
How does Holden describe Stradlater in the book?
Stradlater is sometimes mean to Holden, such as when he yelled at Holden for not doing the correct assignment for him. They even fight each other, both verbally and physically. The way that Holden describes Stradlater in the book is the book. He uses words such as “phony” to describe Stradlater, as well as most others in the book so far.
Are there aspects of Holden that I like?
There are aspects about Holden that I like, but also aspects that I do not like. I like his down to earth nature, as well as his somewhat unique sense of humor. I do not like his negativity about nearly everything and everyone though. I think life.
Why is Holden glad to see Ackley return to his room?
Why is Holden glad to see Ackley return to his room? 1. Both are slobs, but Stradlater is a secret slob, who looks good on the outside. 2. Stradlater asks that Holden write a composition for him. 3. A good composition, according to Stradlater, is one which has all the punctuation in the right places.
Why did Holden watch from the hill in catcher in the Rye?
Holden watches from the hill because he doesn’t want to go down and see the students. Just got back from New York with fencing team and because he was on his way to say goodbye to Mr.Spencer. Who is Selma Thurmer, and why did Holden like her? Selma is the Headmaster’s daughter.