The Catcher in the Rye: Dan's Pod by Maureen Nagle https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o Close Reading with Quotations en-us 2021-03-26 13:13:48 UTC 2021-04-05 12:36:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Quote: "Then all of a sudden,I got into this big mess." (page 101) mnagle10 https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1357082542
Context: Holden thinks this when he is back at his hotel, feeling lousy and depressed. He is just about to get propositioned for a prostitute. 

Analysis: I find this quote interesting because it makes me wonder, does this  mess really happen "all of a sudden"? It seems like Holden has been on downward spiral for most of this book. Allie's death, getting kicked out of four schools, feeling lonely and depressed, all of this had led him to this point where he makes a really bad decision. ]]> 2021-03-26 13:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1357082542 Reid https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372047632 Quote: “It was against my principles and all, but I was feeling so depressed I didn’t even think”(119).

Context: Holden is in the elevator with Maurice and is thinking about how he would never do something like this, but he was so lonely, so he needed to.

Analysis: Even though Holden has so many people around him, he is still lonely. We know that Holden has strong principles and he always sticks to his instincts, but something about him not being able to go back to his family, or call anyone has him feeling depressed. Holden loses his moral compass and this will send into a downward spiral. ]]> 2021-03-31 14:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372047632 Polly https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372048768 Quote: “I have, a terrific capacity. I can drink all night and not even showing.

Context: This is when Holden is almost back to the hotel and is getting cold and thinking about the bar.

Analysis: This quote is about his loss of innocence and how his circumstances have contributed to this state that he is in. This is what he’s thinking about, not something someone who hasn’t finished high school should even know.]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372048768 Natalya https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372049454 Quote: “I started talking, sort of out loud, to Allie. I do that sometimes when I get very depressed”(129). 

Context: Holden is speaking about how he talks to Allie when he is feeling down or not himself, he says this right before the prostitute comes to his room. Holden shares a good story about Allie when he was alive and how Holden would be very protective of Allie. 

Analysis: This quote shows that Holden is very lonely and sad and he wants to be with someone who is comfortable and close with. Holden used to be close to Allie so he feels comfort when he talks to him. ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372049454 Liam https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372049509 Quote: “Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jim Steele,”

Context: He was talking to the prostitute and he lied about his name (like he’s never done that before). 

Analysis: He doesn’t like to be real with people and he lies about most things. Even meeting new people he’s phony and lies to their face. ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372049509 Kazuya https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050357 2021-03-31 14:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050357 Madison https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050438 Quote: " What I did, I started talking, sort of out loud, to Allie. I do that sometimes when I get very depressed"(129). 

Context: Holden says this after Sunny (the prostitute) leaves. He is thinking back to when he was younger and he told Allie that he couldn't hangout with Holden and his friend Bobby. 

Analysis: This makes me wonder if Allie's death has affected Holden more than he talks about.  He has only talked about Allie in a few other chapters. It seems like he is starting to open up and tell us more about what has happened with Jane, Allie and his past schools. ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050438 Yasha https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050608 Quote (pg. 117): “I hate fist fights... what scares me the most is the other guy’s face.”

Context: Holden is thinking about his glove, which were stolen by someone, and how he is “yellow” and wouldn’t be able to punch the thief.

Analysis: I think that this shows that, even though Holden acts tough and can get mad enough to punch someone, he wouldn’t actually punch anyone. He is weary of hitting somebody who he knows, especially if he knows them by their face.]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372050608 Jasper https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372051170 “Depressed and all. I almost wished I was dead.”

Context: right before this quote Holden had seen people come out of a bar. 

Analysis: I think that Holden seeing a group of friends made him sad and realize he doesn’t have any. This quote is him finally coming to mind with himself and realizing he messed up and is lonely ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372051170 Gio https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372051650 Quote: “I hate fist fights. I don't mind getting hit so much—although I'm not crazy about it, naturally—but what scares me most in a fist fight is the guy's face. I can't stand looking at the other guy's face, is my trouble.”

Context: Holden is talking about his glove that was stolen and how he is afraid to punch someone so he wouldn’t be able to hit the thief.

]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372051650 Vasilis https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052040 “I think any one of the disciples would’ve sent him to hell and all- and fast, too- but I’ll bet anything Jesus didn’t do it” (131).

Context: Holden is remembering an argument he had with old Childs about the story of Judas.

Analysis: I found this interesting because it shows us a side of Holden that is a deep thinker. He says that Jesus would have forgiven Judas even for the betrayal he committed, but others wouldn’t. It is kind of like some people judge a person on the bad things while few focus on the whole of someone’s life.]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052040 Owen https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052101 Quote:”it wasn’t sleepy or anything, but I was feeling sort of lousy. Depressed and all. I almost wished i was dead”(pg.118)

Context: Holden was walking at night thinking about his stolen gloves. He was depressed and he wished he was died 

Analysis: I think Holden is sort of depressed about all the things he had done. And is have regret. And those regrets might lead to him losing control of his emotions   ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052101 Piper https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052219 Quote: “What I really felt like, though, was committing suicide. I felt like jumping out the window. I probably would’ve done it, too, if I’d be sure somebody’d cover me up as soon as I 
landed.” (136)

Context: Holden is lying in bed in his hotel room trying to fall asleep. This is right after the guy from the elevator guys and Sunny came to his room  and stole five bucks then beat him up. 

Analysis: I chose this quote because the reason why he didn’t jump was interesting to me  He didn’t jump because he didn’t want people seeing his dead body. I think that this quite shows loneliness because he wants to jump also he doesn’t want anyone to see what happened. I think this is caused by missing Allie, Jane, and getting kicked out of 4 schools. I also think his suicidal thoughts our caused because he feels like an outcast and because he doesn’t want to disappoint his loved ones. ]]> 2021-03-31 14:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372052219 Jasper https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372868392 “If a body catch a body coming through the rye.”

Context: Holden had just left the train station and was walking down broadway 

Analysis: while this doesn’t bring much to the book I found this quote to be very similar to the title and I feel like there is something more to come to it]]> 2021-03-31 18:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1372868392 Polly https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373019843 Quote: “the best thing, though, in that museum was that everything always stayed right where it was... the only thing that would be different would be you” (135).

Context: This is when Holden is thinking about the museum and his memories while walking through Central Park 

Analysis: This quote is about change and how it’s difficult for Holden to let go of his fond childhood memories because at this point, it’s all he has left. Again, like the ducks in Central Park, it’s a manifestation of his thoughts about growing up and becoming an adult. He does superficial adult things such as drinking and smoking, but he hasn’t quite developed who he is yet. Also, it was an extremely traumatic event when Allie died, he didn’t like what changed after that (losing his brother). This is why he’s afraid of change and all the bad (but possibly good) things that can come of it.]]> 2021-03-31 18:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373019843 Madison https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373071720 Quote: “Goddamn money. It always ends up making you blue as hell (147). 

Context: Holden thinks this after he has the nuns leave as he is thinking about how much money he gave the nuns. 

Analysis: This connects to the fact that Holden comes from a wealthy family but continues to see he is depressed. This shows that money doesn’t equal happiness
]]> 2021-03-31 19:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373071720 Kazuya https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373439250 Quote: “in the first place, I hate actors. They never act like people. They just think they do.” (152).

Context: Holden is talking about how he doesn’t like movies or plays very much 

Analysis: this is showing Holdens hate for phoniness and really highlighting how such a little thing can aggravate Holdens view on something like a play. This quote is also showing how even if you aren’t aware that you are being “phoney” Holden can still see that in you. These unrealistic characters that actors are playing ruin the experience for Holden because he cannot look past the phoniness that people hold in them. ]]> 2021-03-31 21:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1373439250 Natalya https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1378644333 Quote: “Certain things they should stay the way they are. You ought to be able to stick them in one of those big glass cases and just leave them alone”(158). 

Context: Holden is in the Museum of Natural History and he is remembering all of the fun and boring times he’s had there. 

Analysis: Holden is struggling to remember his childhood and many things that used to make him happy, he just wants the world to stop so he can focus on all the special times and people in his life like Phoebe, Allie, and Jane. Holden just wants the people he misses to just come and catch up with him, but Holden is wasting his time overthinking about how he is going to confront them, but sooner or later they’re going to slowly drift away. ]]> 2021-04-02 19:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1378644333 Reid https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1381411587 Quote: "What I did do, I gave old Sally Hayes a buzz"(137).

Context: Holden has just woken up in his hotel room and has nothing to do for that day.

Analysis: Holden is feeling lonely in his hotel room in the morning, so he decides to give Sally a call. He hasn't talked to her in years, and this is where we can see that he is very desperate for company. 

]]> 2021-04-04 21:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1381411587 Gio https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1382829600 “If a body catch a body coming through the rye.”

Context: Holden was at the train station and is in New York.

Anaylasis: this quote isn’t really that important and I don’t understand what Holden is saying. This quote sound like the title witch is interesting.]]> 2021-04-05 12:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mnagle10/72skyxt01f46u2o/wish/1382829600