Rewrite a commonly known story, perhaps a children's story, in the voice of Holden. See this hilarious example:
Catch Her in the Oatmeal
Your rewrite needs to be approximately 1 single-spaced page. +5 points to the best one in class,
+4 to all others.
Catcher in the Rye Quiz
Discuss ending of The Catcher in the Rye
Holden wants to be a "catcher in the rye" when he grows up
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Mr. Antolini
On page 188 of The Catcher in the Rye, Mr. Antolini shares the following quote with Holden: "'The mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mark of the mature man is that he wants to live humbly for one.'" Say whether you agree or disagree with this definition of maturity, and give an example from real life that shows why you think this.
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