Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 15

Holden calls Sally Hayes and makes plans to meet her later that day. Holden then goes to breakfast and meets two nuns. The nuns are going to teach in a school in Manhattan. Holden talks about Romeo and Juliet for a little. Then the nuns were leaving and Holden forced them to take 10 dollars as a charitable contribution. After they leave, he feels bad about only giving 10, but then he realized that he needs money to pay for his date with Sally later that day.

Where did this act of giving money come from? Holden never really seemed to be that kind of guy.

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 14

Holden sits on the bed and smokes for a while, then goes to bed. He lays down and after a little while he hears a knock at the door. He gets up and sees the elevator operator and the prostitute. They are back to for the 5 dollars Holden didnt pay. The elevator operator beats up Holden and the prostitute takes the money out of his wallet. After Holden laid on the floor for a while, he managed to get up to the bed and went to sleep.

I knew the girl would be back, but I didnt think the elevator operator would be back too.

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 13

Holden walks 41 blocks back to the hotel. While he is in the elevator, the elevator operator asks Holden if he wants a prostitue. Holden accepts. As he waits for the girl to show up he thinks about what has prevented him from sleeping with other women. When she arrives Holden becomes very nervous and says he cant do anything because he is recovering from an operation. He pays her 5 dollars and tells her to leave. She argues that the price is 10, but Holden refuses to pay any more, so she leaves in a hurry.

Did Holden seriously want a prostitute or did he just want someone to talk to? I dont think the prostitute is going to give up that easy. She will probably be back for the extra 5 dollars.

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 12

Holden goes to a nightclub called Earnie's. He gets a table and listens to the conversations at the neighboring tables. The conversations depress him. He runs into a girl D.B. used to date, Lillian Simmons. Holden leaves the nightclub to get away from her.

Why did Holden leave the club? Did something happen between Holden and Lillian when D.B. was dating her?

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 11

Holden walks to the lobby and sits in a chair. He begins to think about Jane again. He remembers they were playing checkers and her step father asked her for cigarettes. Jane didnt answer and started to cry. Holden kissed her face and comforted her. He then thought about going to the movies and holding her hand. They held hands all the time. He says she is very good person to hold hands with. It made you happy. He goes back to his room and notices the lights are out in the rooms he was watching earlier. He goes back downstairs and gets a taxi.

Where is Holden going to go this late?
I think Holden was in love with Jane. He really seems to miss her.

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 10

Holden decides to go to the Lavernder Room (hotel's night club). He gets a table and tries to order a drink, but the waitress refuses. He explains that he is usually able to purchase alcohol because of his height and gray hair. Holden starts to flirt and dance with three girls. They tolerate him for a little while then start laughing at him. Holden is depressed when he figures out that the girls are obsessed with movie stars. This depresses Holden because he thinks the movie stars are all fake. He pays for the girls' drinks and leaves the room.

Why does Holden think everyone is a fake? He believes the movie stars are fake and most people in society are fake.

Catcher in the Rye- Chapter 9

Holden gets to Penn Station and wants to call someone but cant think of anyone to call. D.B. is in Hollywood, Phoebe is young and most likely sleeping, and he doesnt feel like calling Jane Gallagher or Sally Hayes. So he decides to take a cab to the hotel. He tries to make conversation with the driver by asking where the ducks go in the winter, but the driver doesnt respond much. When Holden gets to his hotel room, he looks out the window at the other side of the hotel and sees some weird situations. He sees a guy who is dressing up in women's clothes and he also sees a couple spitting drinks at each other. Holden wants to have some fun so he calls a girl named Faith Cavendish. She was recommended by a guy Holden had met at a party. He wants to make a date, but the girl refuses because she needs her "beauty sleep" She says she would love to meet the next day, but Holden doesnt want to wait that long so he hangs up without making arrangements.

Holden seems like he is desperate to talk to someone. He seems extremely lonely.