Table of Contents
- 1 What book did DB get Holden to read?
- 2 What book is Holden crazy about?
- 3 How does Holden view db?
- 4 How are Holden and DB similar?
- 5 What do the books Holden says he likes have in common?
- 6 What kind of books does Holden say he enjoys reading?
- 7 How did Holden and Jane meet in the catcher in the Rye?
- 8 Why does Holden wear his reading cap backwards?
What book did DB get Holden to read?
He has read Somerset Maugham’s best novel, Of Human Bondage, as well as Thomas Hardy and Isak Dinesen. He especially likes a book that makes him wish the author were a close friend whom he could call up on the phone whenever he felt like it.
What book is Holden crazy about?
The Catcher in the Rye
Salinger’s first Holden Caulfield story, “I’m Crazy”, appeared in Collier’s on December 22, 1945….
| Holden Caulfield | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | “I’m Crazy” |
| Last appearance | The Catcher in the Rye |
| Created by | J. D. Salinger |
| In-universe information |
What does Holden mean im quite illiterate but I read a lot?
What does Holden mean when he says “I’m quite illiterate, but I read a lot?” Holden means that even though his grammar and reading skills aren’t very good, he still reads a lot of books. He reads advanced classics like Ring Laudner.
How does Holden feel about good books?
In other words, Holden appears to find the companionship in good books that he find so lacking in his real life. He feels assured that he would find the writers of his favourite books just as engaging and congenial as the stories they write.
How does Holden view db?
Holden relates that D.B. was a “regular writer” when he lived at home, and he wrote a “terrific book of short stories, The Secret Goldfish.” But, Holden remarks, “Now that he’s out in Hollywood, D. B. [is] being a prostitute.” He adds, “If there’s one thing I hate, it’s the movies.”
How are Holden and DB similar?
D.B. is Holden’s older brother is a screenwriter in Hollywood. He used to write great stories—so great, in fact, that Holden credits him (twice) with being his favorite writer. D.B. is the height of phoniness in Holden’s mind because he’s sacrificed his art (writing stories) for money (writing screenplays).
What happens to Holden Caulfield at the end of the book?
The Catcher in the Rye ends ambiguously. Chapter 25 concludes with Holden feeling happy as he watches Phoebe ride on the Central Park carousel. He confesses, “I was damn near bawling, I felt so damn happy.” But Holden also admits he doesn’t know why he feels so happy, or why he’s on the brink of tears.
What two books does Holden say he truly enjoyed?
The two books that Holden really enjoyed was a book that was written by Ring Lardner, and a book called The Return of the Native(21-22).
What do the books Holden says he likes have in common?
Some of the books Holden he mentioned were ” Out of Africa”, “The Return of the Native”, and “Of Human Bondage”.
What kind of books does Holden say he enjoys reading?
Holden says that he reads “a lot of classical books”, which he likes, and “a lot of war books and mysteries”, which “don’t knock (him) out too much”. He rereads his favorite parts of books that he has found especially interesting, as he does with Out of Africa.
Who are Holden’s favorite authors?
Some of Holden’s favorite authors include his brother D.B., Ring Lardner, Thomas Hardy, and Isak Dinesen. He has just finished reading Out of Africa by Dinesen, and also mentions Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham, and a book of plays by Lardner.
What’s the name of the book Holden liked the most?
The two books that Holden really enjoyed was a book that was written by Ring Lardner, and a book called The Return of the Native(21-22). What king of book “really knocks [Holden] out?
How did Holden and Jane meet in the catcher in the Rye?
Jane Gallagher was a neighbor of Holden’s at their summer houses in Maine. They met at the swimming pool at the club after an incident regarding her dog relieving itself on the Caulfield lawn. 4. Holden says that Jane reads very good books, including much poetry. 5. Holden’s mother does not think Jane is pretty.
Why does Holden wear his reading cap backwards?
Holden also dons his unconventional cap indoors. Among other things, it is a reading cap for Holden. Perhaps the critics who say that Holden wears it backward because he is hunting himself are correct. More likely, Holden just loves the cap and enjoys being different.
How does Holden Caulfield get to know j.d.salinger?
Ironically, when he reads a terrific book, Holden thinks it would be great to telephone the author and get to know him. They could become pals and talk whenever Holden feels like it. But it is safe to assume that J.D. Salinger, as an author, would not welcome such an invasion of his own privacy.