Catcher In The Rye

Chapters 1 -3

1st Impressions of Holden Caulfield

LonerSpeaks directly to readerUse of slang – suggests uneducatedSwearingDoesn’t see point of school –has been to four schoolsHates ‘phonies’Is quite full of himselfHonest to reader, less honest face to face with other characters

Characterisation – Holden Caulfield

Chose a quote to support the each of the 1st impressions Holden has made on you

What do you think of his friendship with Ackler and Stradlater?Find evidence to support your points

Characterisation - Mr Spencer

Throughout the novel Holden meets and has conversations with many different characters. Each one reveals something about HoldenWhat do you think Mr Spencer’s character reveals about Holden?What do you think it allows us to see from another perspective?

Language and Style of novel

In what ‘person’ is the novel written?

What structure does Salinger use to tell the story?

Language and Style of novel

Find examples of use of slang and swearingThink about when the novel was written and publishWhat difference does this make to the possible reaction to the language used?

Language and Style of novel

Identify what is noticeable about Salinger’s style of writing?Use of long rambling sentences that often trail off..Contrasting with the use of short sentencesUse of frequent asidesLittle description

Language and Style of novel

What effect do these techniques have on the reader?Makes reader feel as if involved in a conversation with HoldenMakes reader feel involved and connected to what is being saidMakes reader care about what happens to Holden