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The Catcher in the Rye/ Chapters 1-3
Introduction and Character Study
What is Holden Like?
CHARACTER
TRAIT
SUPPORT FROM TEXT
How Does Holden Interact with Others?
CHARACTER
Mrs. Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Ackley
Stradlater
INTERACTIONS
What does this
suggest about
Holden?
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Is Holden a reliable narrator? Why or why not?
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Put it all together!
Write out your overall impression of Holden Caulfield based on your study of his
character. What kind of person is he? Is he someone you would want to spend time
with or not? Explain. What aspects of his character do you find admirable? Irritating?
Does he remind you of anyone you know?
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