January 31, 2013
7:40-8
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 202-214
When leaving the school, the lady tells good luck to Holden which reminds him of how old spencer said the same thing to him when he left Pencey. He thought about calling Jane but he wasn't sure if she was off school so he decided to go to the museum and wait for phoebe. While waiting he meets these two kids who start asking to him about mummies. Holden shows them the mummy exhibit and gives them some facts about mummies and the two kids leave eventually leaving Holden all alone. He thought it was nice and peaceful until he sees that someone has written f you on the wall. He gets really upset at this and thinks its horrible because little kids will not know what it means and they will find out and it's not good for them to know and how there is no such thing as a nice peaceful place because someone will write f you. He goes to the bathroom and passes out but feels better after he does and is lucky because he landed on his side inside of cracking his skull on the floor. He starts thinking about how he's never going to see his family again until he's 35 and how no one will do phony things in his cabin but they're allowed to visit. He sees phoebe carrying a suitcase and she says she wants to go with him but he gets mad at her an says no and he tells her to shut up. She starts crying. He tries to talk to her but she is mad and doesn't talk to him. However they go to zoo and walk around and go on a carousel like they used to when they were small. She isn't mad at him anymore and he tells her that he is going to go home and not leave anymore. He watches her ride the carousel and even though its raining very hard and he is soaked he feels happy. He ends the story in the mental facility and how he went home, got sick, is going to a another school next fall and how the psychoanalyst keeps asking him if he's going to apply himself. Holden thinks this is a stupid question because he won't know until he does it. His brother D.B. visits him with some British girl who is going to be in one of his movies and asks him a few questions. Holden regrets telling so many people about this because he misses everyone he talked about and ends the book with this piece of advice "Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody."
I liked this book because I found it very interesting to hear Holden's opinions and views on so many topics. He had some very interesting things to say and I quite enjoyed reading them. I like the piece of advice at the end because it holds some truth. When you constantly repeat a story to multiple people, it forces you to reminisce on the past events and makes you miss them and the people.
My reading was excellent because I was able to complete the book.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
January 30, 2013
9:40-10
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 194-201
He leaves and it's beginning to show signs of morning. He goes to the station and finds his bags and decides to sleep on the benches but he only gets to sleep until 9 because the place starts to fill up. He starts feeling depressed again and begins to thin of Mr. Antolini and how maybe it was a misunderstanding and is grateful for the advice and everything he's done for him. Holden isn't feeling to well and finds a magazine and begins to read it. However, it's a health magazine and he's worrying about his hormones and how he might have cancer. He leaves to get some breakfast but is having difficulties swallowing so he just drinks a coffee and starts walking. He sees all these Christmassy things and remembers times when he took Phoebe out around this time a couple years ago. However, he starts feeling very anxious and is worried about crossing the street and is sweating a lot. He starts pretending to talk to his brother and asks him to make sure he crosses the street safely and when he does he thanks him. He then decides he's never going home again and he's going to go to the west by hitching but he's going to give Phoebe her money first and say goodbye. He makes up a whole future where he would pretend to be deaf and mute and fill people's cars with gas and oil and build a house outside a forest and marry a deaf mute girl so he wouldn't have to talk to anyone. He wants to say bye to Phoebe so he goes to a store and buys a pencil and paper and writes a letter to Phoebe. He goes to her school to deliver it and he remembers when he used to go there. In the letter he tells her to meet him at a museum close to the school when she gets out for lunch. He lies to the receptionist about the message in the letter but she believes him and delivers it. He continues to have a conversation with her for a little bit.
I think there's something wrong with Holden and he needs to seek medical treatment. I think he hasn't gotten over Allie's death and he should talk to a therapist or some professional about it. I also believe this to be the root cause of his failures, constant drinking, talking to himself and other things.
I read well but I started to think about how many people are affected by this and how he should do something about this.
9:40-10
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 194-201
He leaves and it's beginning to show signs of morning. He goes to the station and finds his bags and decides to sleep on the benches but he only gets to sleep until 9 because the place starts to fill up. He starts feeling depressed again and begins to thin of Mr. Antolini and how maybe it was a misunderstanding and is grateful for the advice and everything he's done for him. Holden isn't feeling to well and finds a magazine and begins to read it. However, it's a health magazine and he's worrying about his hormones and how he might have cancer. He leaves to get some breakfast but is having difficulties swallowing so he just drinks a coffee and starts walking. He sees all these Christmassy things and remembers times when he took Phoebe out around this time a couple years ago. However, he starts feeling very anxious and is worried about crossing the street and is sweating a lot. He starts pretending to talk to his brother and asks him to make sure he crosses the street safely and when he does he thanks him. He then decides he's never going home again and he's going to go to the west by hitching but he's going to give Phoebe her money first and say goodbye. He makes up a whole future where he would pretend to be deaf and mute and fill people's cars with gas and oil and build a house outside a forest and marry a deaf mute girl so he wouldn't have to talk to anyone. He wants to say bye to Phoebe so he goes to a store and buys a pencil and paper and writes a letter to Phoebe. He goes to her school to deliver it and he remembers when he used to go there. In the letter he tells her to meet him at a museum close to the school when she gets out for lunch. He lies to the receptionist about the message in the letter but she believes him and delivers it. He continues to have a conversation with her for a little bit.
I think there's something wrong with Holden and he needs to seek medical treatment. I think he hasn't gotten over Allie's death and he should talk to a therapist or some professional about it. I also believe this to be the root cause of his failures, constant drinking, talking to himself and other things.
I read well but I started to think about how many people are affected by this and how he should do something about this.
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
January 29, 2013
6:30-7
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 181-194
Holden goes to Mr. Antolini's place and sees his wife and remembers how they used to come for dinner at his house and play tennis together. He likes these people because they're intellectuals and witty. They start talking about how Holden failed everything except English but he failed oral expression which is a speeches class. Because he's not feeling good, he doesn't want to get into it but he does anyway. He recalls how they're suppose to stick to the topic in the class and if they start to digress the class tells digression. He remembers on guy in particular would talk about interesting things but it wasn't about the initial topic and everyone would tell digression. This bothered him because he doesn't care if the person digresses its just nice to see them exciting and talking about something interesting. Mr. Antolini gives him some advice telling him there's a time and place for everything and they continue their conversation over coffee and cake. Holden doesn't feel too well and is very sleepy but stays awake anyway out of respect. Mr. Antolini is clearly inebriated but continues to drink more. He reveals to Holden that he had lunch with his dad who has received the letter and how his dad is concerned about him. He also puts his two cents in about Holden's problems and Holden says he doesn't hate anyone he just gets them for a while and gives examples of ackley and stradlater. He thinks Holden is giving up before he actually gets started and gives more opinions and advice. Holden yawns and goes to sleep on the couch where they prepared it with linens and such. Because he doesn't have any pyjamas he sleeps in his shorts. He is woken up by a hand touching his head. It's Mr. Antolini and Holden freaks out because this kind of stuff has happened to him before and puts his clothes back on and says he has to go get his bags at the train station and leaves Mr. Antolini's home.
What shocked me was what happened to Holden at Mr. Antolini's house. Also, if this has happened to him before a lot of stuff is starting to make sense. However, if he knew this kind of thing happens to him all the time why would he take a chance and stay there.
My reading was alright today but I started thinking about how what happened to Holden must happen to lots of kids.
6:30-7
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 181-194
Holden goes to Mr. Antolini's place and sees his wife and remembers how they used to come for dinner at his house and play tennis together. He likes these people because they're intellectuals and witty. They start talking about how Holden failed everything except English but he failed oral expression which is a speeches class. Because he's not feeling good, he doesn't want to get into it but he does anyway. He recalls how they're suppose to stick to the topic in the class and if they start to digress the class tells digression. He remembers on guy in particular would talk about interesting things but it wasn't about the initial topic and everyone would tell digression. This bothered him because he doesn't care if the person digresses its just nice to see them exciting and talking about something interesting. Mr. Antolini gives him some advice telling him there's a time and place for everything and they continue their conversation over coffee and cake. Holden doesn't feel too well and is very sleepy but stays awake anyway out of respect. Mr. Antolini is clearly inebriated but continues to drink more. He reveals to Holden that he had lunch with his dad who has received the letter and how his dad is concerned about him. He also puts his two cents in about Holden's problems and Holden says he doesn't hate anyone he just gets them for a while and gives examples of ackley and stradlater. He thinks Holden is giving up before he actually gets started and gives more opinions and advice. Holden yawns and goes to sleep on the couch where they prepared it with linens and such. Because he doesn't have any pyjamas he sleeps in his shorts. He is woken up by a hand touching his head. It's Mr. Antolini and Holden freaks out because this kind of stuff has happened to him before and puts his clothes back on and says he has to go get his bags at the train station and leaves Mr. Antolini's home.
What shocked me was what happened to Holden at Mr. Antolini's house. Also, if this has happened to him before a lot of stuff is starting to make sense. However, if he knew this kind of thing happens to him all the time why would he take a chance and stay there.
My reading was alright today but I started thinking about how what happened to Holden must happen to lots of kids.
Monday, 28 January 2013
January 28, 2013
5-5:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 174-180
He called Mr. Antolini and quickly told him (he was scared his parents would walk in) about how he got kicked out and stuff and Mr. Antolini told him he could come over. He remembers Mr. Antolini because he carried James castle's body to the infirmary even if he got bloody and recalls him as the best teacher he ever had. He goes back into the room sees Pheobe turning on the radio and dancin to music. He says he taught her and she is actually very good. Pheobe tells Holden how she can trick the thermometer but is interrupted by the sound of the door opening. Holden quickly turns out the light and hides in the closet. The mom goes inside the room and starts talking to Pheobe asking her about her day and dinner and asks if she's been smoking and Pheobe covers for Holden by saying she lit a cigarette. The mom doesn't seem too happy and complains of a headache which she often gets and leaves. Holden decides he needs to leave now but asks Pheobe for some money because he has barely any left. She gives him her christmas money and he starts crying uncontrollable and isn't able to stop for a while. When he finally stops, he gives her his hunting cap, tells her he will be at Mr. Antolini's place and that he will call her if he can and promises to be at her play. He takes his leave out the window and no one sees him.
I think the money symbolizes that Holden has failed and needs to seek financial aid from his little sister. It shocked me that he cried and asked her for money but he was desperate.
My reading was good today but I was a little shocked that the mother believed that Pheobe smoked a cigarette.
5-5:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 174-180
He called Mr. Antolini and quickly told him (he was scared his parents would walk in) about how he got kicked out and stuff and Mr. Antolini told him he could come over. He remembers Mr. Antolini because he carried James castle's body to the infirmary even if he got bloody and recalls him as the best teacher he ever had. He goes back into the room sees Pheobe turning on the radio and dancin to music. He says he taught her and she is actually very good. Pheobe tells Holden how she can trick the thermometer but is interrupted by the sound of the door opening. Holden quickly turns out the light and hides in the closet. The mom goes inside the room and starts talking to Pheobe asking her about her day and dinner and asks if she's been smoking and Pheobe covers for Holden by saying she lit a cigarette. The mom doesn't seem too happy and complains of a headache which she often gets and leaves. Holden decides he needs to leave now but asks Pheobe for some money because he has barely any left. She gives him her christmas money and he starts crying uncontrollable and isn't able to stop for a while. When he finally stops, he gives her his hunting cap, tells her he will be at Mr. Antolini's place and that he will call her if he can and promises to be at her play. He takes his leave out the window and no one sees him.
I think the money symbolizes that Holden has failed and needs to seek financial aid from his little sister. It shocked me that he cried and asked her for money but he was desperate.
My reading was good today but I was a little shocked that the mother believed that Pheobe smoked a cigarette.
Sunday, 27 January 2013
January 27, 2013
9:30-9:50
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 167-174
Holden comes back in the room and Pheobe starts freaking out again saying that their dad is going to kill Holden. He tells her to relax because their dad won't kill him but get a little mad and send him to a military school. But Holden says he's going to go to Colorado to work on this ranch. Pheobe says he can't even ride a horse and she starts asking him if he failed every subject and why he got expelled again. He says she has a stupid haircut and tells her that he passed English. But he gets a little agitated when she asks him him he did it again. However, he starts telling all the things he hates about Pencey. He tells her it's all full of phonies and gives her an example of students, teachers and alumni and how it all depressed him and he didn't like what was happening. Pheobe says that he doesn't like anything that's happening and when he objected she made him name one thing. He wasn't able to concentrate too well and kept thinking about the two nuns a basket and this guy James castle who borrowed a shirt from Holden, called a guy conceited and didn't take it back and the guy and his friends beat the kid up and James jumped out the window and landed on the steps and died. The guys who were in the room with him got expelled nothing else and Holden thinks they should have gone to jail. He answers her question by saying he likes Allie and sitting and talkin to her. Pheobe says he can't like Allie because he's dead and Holden gets a little upset and says just because a person is dead doesn't mean you can't like them anymore especially if they were ten times nicer than anyone alive. She tells him that sitting with her and talking isn't anything and asks what he wants to be. He says he wants a bunch of little kids with no adults except himself playing in a field of rye while he stands on the edge of a cliff and when the kids started running and getting to close to the edge, he would catch them. The poem by Robert burns "if a body meet a body coming through the rye" makes him think of this. Pheobe doesn't say anything to this except saying that dad will kill him. He goes to make a phone call to his English teacher Mr. Antolini.
It surprised me when Pheobe told Holden that he doesn't like anything. I thought it was good that she did that though because it was true and Holden needed to hear that. I also thought his dream of catching kids in the rye was a little bizarre but nice.
I read well today because a lot of questions I had were answered.
9:30-9:50
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 167-174
Holden comes back in the room and Pheobe starts freaking out again saying that their dad is going to kill Holden. He tells her to relax because their dad won't kill him but get a little mad and send him to a military school. But Holden says he's going to go to Colorado to work on this ranch. Pheobe says he can't even ride a horse and she starts asking him if he failed every subject and why he got expelled again. He says she has a stupid haircut and tells her that he passed English. But he gets a little agitated when she asks him him he did it again. However, he starts telling all the things he hates about Pencey. He tells her it's all full of phonies and gives her an example of students, teachers and alumni and how it all depressed him and he didn't like what was happening. Pheobe says that he doesn't like anything that's happening and when he objected she made him name one thing. He wasn't able to concentrate too well and kept thinking about the two nuns a basket and this guy James castle who borrowed a shirt from Holden, called a guy conceited and didn't take it back and the guy and his friends beat the kid up and James jumped out the window and landed on the steps and died. The guys who were in the room with him got expelled nothing else and Holden thinks they should have gone to jail. He answers her question by saying he likes Allie and sitting and talkin to her. Pheobe says he can't like Allie because he's dead and Holden gets a little upset and says just because a person is dead doesn't mean you can't like them anymore especially if they were ten times nicer than anyone alive. She tells him that sitting with her and talking isn't anything and asks what he wants to be. He says he wants a bunch of little kids with no adults except himself playing in a field of rye while he stands on the edge of a cliff and when the kids started running and getting to close to the edge, he would catch them. The poem by Robert burns "if a body meet a body coming through the rye" makes him think of this. Pheobe doesn't say anything to this except saying that dad will kill him. He goes to make a phone call to his English teacher Mr. Antolini.
It surprised me when Pheobe told Holden that he doesn't like anything. I thought it was good that she did that though because it was true and Holden needed to hear that. I also thought his dream of catching kids in the rye was a little bizarre but nice.
I read well today because a lot of questions I had were answered.
Saturday, 26 January 2013
January 26, 2013
11-11:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 158-166
Holden gets to his apartment building and there's a new elevater guy who is stupid and Holden is thankful for this because he won't be recognized. He's not feeling drunk anymore and is able to sneak in. He goes into Phoebe's room but she is in D.B.'s room because its the biggest room and she likes it there so she stays there while he's in Hollywood. He says how she's very neat and organized and smart and well dressed for a kid and wakes her up. She immediately hugs him and starts talking about a play she's in, a movie she saw, how her parents went out, a boy who pushed her down the stairs and won't leave her alone and a bunch of things. Holden feels relived because he won't be caught since his parents aren't home and the maid is half deaf. He tells her how he bought her a record but it broke but she's going to save the pieces. He asks if D.B. is coming home for christmas but she's not sure. She figured out that Holden is home early because he got kicked out and she starts freaking out sayin that dad is going to kill him and stuff. He tries to calm her down but it doesn't work. After trying to coax her out from under her pillow, he decides to leave and get some cigarettes since he has run out.
I wish Holden would not get kicked out all the time. Also he should have told his parents or something because he blew a lot of money.
My reading today was successful because I'm almost done the book.
11-11:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 158-166
Holden gets to his apartment building and there's a new elevater guy who is stupid and Holden is thankful for this because he won't be recognized. He's not feeling drunk anymore and is able to sneak in. He goes into Phoebe's room but she is in D.B.'s room because its the biggest room and she likes it there so she stays there while he's in Hollywood. He says how she's very neat and organized and smart and well dressed for a kid and wakes her up. She immediately hugs him and starts talking about a play she's in, a movie she saw, how her parents went out, a boy who pushed her down the stairs and won't leave her alone and a bunch of things. Holden feels relived because he won't be caught since his parents aren't home and the maid is half deaf. He tells her how he bought her a record but it broke but she's going to save the pieces. He asks if D.B. is coming home for christmas but she's not sure. She figured out that Holden is home early because he got kicked out and she starts freaking out sayin that dad is going to kill him and stuff. He tries to calm her down but it doesn't work. After trying to coax her out from under her pillow, he decides to leave and get some cigarettes since he has run out.
I wish Holden would not get kicked out all the time. Also he should have told his parents or something because he blew a lot of money.
My reading today was successful because I'm almost done the book.
Friday, 25 January 2013
January 25, 2013
6:40-7
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 149-157
Holden gets really drunk at the bar where this girl is singing to a guy with wavy hair playing piano. He asks the waiter to give her a message but he thinks she will never get it because people never give your messages. He then walked over to a phone booth and called Sally. He realized he was drunk and after talking a bit she hung up. Holden then walked into the washroom and stuck his head in a sink full of cold water. With his hair soaking wet, Holden feels cold and goes over to sit on the radiator where it's warm because he's shivering. There, he meets the guy who was playing the piano. Holden strikes up a conversation with the guy while he combs his hair. The guy isn't very talkative and tells Holden to go home. He went to get his coat and hat and record and starts off towards the lagoon in Central Park to see if the ducks were there. On his way there, he drops the record and it shatters. He looks around and almost falls into the lagoon but he stops and sits on a bench. He starts thinking that he will get pneumonia and starts picturing his funeral. He remembers his brother allie's funeral and gives some opinions on funerals and what not. He only has $3 and is going to go home and attempt to break in to see his sister.
The most interesting idea in what I've read is Holden's opinion on funerals and how it's a waste and pointless to give flowers to the tombstone of the person. I agree with this. Although some people think its nice and respectful it really is a waste. You should respect and visit the person while they are alive and not wait until after they die to show how much you respect them. It's just for show and is a waste.
I read well because this chapter was very interesting and touched some deep subjects despite Holden's inebriated state.
6:40-7
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 149-157
Holden gets really drunk at the bar where this girl is singing to a guy with wavy hair playing piano. He asks the waiter to give her a message but he thinks she will never get it because people never give your messages. He then walked over to a phone booth and called Sally. He realized he was drunk and after talking a bit she hung up. Holden then walked into the washroom and stuck his head in a sink full of cold water. With his hair soaking wet, Holden feels cold and goes over to sit on the radiator where it's warm because he's shivering. There, he meets the guy who was playing the piano. Holden strikes up a conversation with the guy while he combs his hair. The guy isn't very talkative and tells Holden to go home. He went to get his coat and hat and record and starts off towards the lagoon in Central Park to see if the ducks were there. On his way there, he drops the record and it shatters. He looks around and almost falls into the lagoon but he stops and sits on a bench. He starts thinking that he will get pneumonia and starts picturing his funeral. He remembers his brother allie's funeral and gives some opinions on funerals and what not. He only has $3 and is going to go home and attempt to break in to see his sister.
The most interesting idea in what I've read is Holden's opinion on funerals and how it's a waste and pointless to give flowers to the tombstone of the person. I agree with this. Although some people think its nice and respectful it really is a waste. You should respect and visit the person while they are alive and not wait until after they die to show how much you respect them. It's just for show and is a waste.
I read well because this chapter was very interesting and touched some deep subjects despite Holden's inebriated state.
Thursday, 24 January 2013
January 24, 2013
6-6:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 142-149
Holden describes the wicker bar and remembers how there were French singers, a lousy bartender and the place was always packed with phonies. He then starts talking about Luce and how he was really smart and would always talk about obscene things to him and the other students at Whooton. Luce shows up and orders a dry martini and Holden starts asking a bunch of personal questions some of which Luce answers reluctantly. They order some more drinks and Holden gets a little too personal with the questions and Luce gets sore. Just before Luce leaves, him and Holden talk about going to a psychoanalyst. Luce's father is one of those and Luce says that his dad never psychoanalyzed him but he helped him to better himself. Before Luce leaves Holden asks him to stay because he feels extremely lonely but Luce says he has to go because he's late.
The main character's main problem is that he's really upset and lonely. He's conflicted about going home because he doesn't want to disappoint his mother. Also, he can't hang out with anyone because most people are either still in school or he can't get a hold of them or he finds them annoying.
My reading today was excellent because I was able to get through another chapter in the book.
6-6:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 142-149
Holden describes the wicker bar and remembers how there were French singers, a lousy bartender and the place was always packed with phonies. He then starts talking about Luce and how he was really smart and would always talk about obscene things to him and the other students at Whooton. Luce shows up and orders a dry martini and Holden starts asking a bunch of personal questions some of which Luce answers reluctantly. They order some more drinks and Holden gets a little too personal with the questions and Luce gets sore. Just before Luce leaves, him and Holden talk about going to a psychoanalyst. Luce's father is one of those and Luce says that his dad never psychoanalyzed him but he helped him to better himself. Before Luce leaves Holden asks him to stay because he feels extremely lonely but Luce says he has to go because he's late.
The main character's main problem is that he's really upset and lonely. He's conflicted about going home because he doesn't want to disappoint his mother. Also, he can't hang out with anyone because most people are either still in school or he can't get a hold of them or he finds them annoying.
My reading today was excellent because I was able to get through another chapter in the book.
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
January 23, 2013
6-6:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 135-141
After leaving the skating rink, he was hungry and went to get some food. He starts thinking about Jane again and remembers how she was dating a terrible guy and when he asked her about it she said he "had an inferiority complex." Holden gives some opinions on this by saying even if they do have an inferiority complex they're still a terrible guy. Also he says that girls are unpredictable in their thoughts and gives an example of his room mate and some girl. He thinks that if a girl likes a guy, she will like him even if he's a bad person but if she doesn't like him, she'll say he's conceited no matter how nice and good he is. Jane's phone didn't answer so he hung up. He only has 3 names in his phone book: Jane, his teacher from school and his dad's office. He decides to try to call a guy he went to school with who was very smart and had a high I.Q. The guy answered and said he could go out at 10. To kill time, Holden decides to go to the movies and reminisces about going there as a kid and he starts thinking about how his brother was in the army but he would never be able to do that himself because he wouldn't want to be stuck with a bunch of idiots.
What surprised me most was Holden's level of angry towards war. He would volunteer to sit on top of an atomic bomb so that he doesn't have to stay with all the people in the army for years. He would rather get shot and taken or something than have to stay in the army for a long time.
My reading today was alright but I started thinking about how different things were back then. And even though the situations were different the problems were still the same.
6-6:20
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 135-141
After leaving the skating rink, he was hungry and went to get some food. He starts thinking about Jane again and remembers how she was dating a terrible guy and when he asked her about it she said he "had an inferiority complex." Holden gives some opinions on this by saying even if they do have an inferiority complex they're still a terrible guy. Also he says that girls are unpredictable in their thoughts and gives an example of his room mate and some girl. He thinks that if a girl likes a guy, she will like him even if he's a bad person but if she doesn't like him, she'll say he's conceited no matter how nice and good he is. Jane's phone didn't answer so he hung up. He only has 3 names in his phone book: Jane, his teacher from school and his dad's office. He decides to try to call a guy he went to school with who was very smart and had a high I.Q. The guy answered and said he could go out at 10. To kill time, Holden decides to go to the movies and reminisces about going there as a kid and he starts thinking about how his brother was in the army but he would never be able to do that himself because he wouldn't want to be stuck with a bunch of idiots.
What surprised me most was Holden's level of angry towards war. He would volunteer to sit on top of an atomic bomb so that he doesn't have to stay with all the people in the army for years. He would rather get shot and taken or something than have to stay in the army for a long time.
My reading today was alright but I started thinking about how different things were back then. And even though the situations were different the problems were still the same.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
January 22, 2013
4-4:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 114-134
It's noon and he didn't have to meet Sally until 2 so he went for a walk. He was thinking about the nuns and charity and how people he knew would act if they were trying to be charitable. Then he started thinking about a record that his sister would like that he heard a guy talking about at Pencey. Still walking, he saw these people come out of church and their kid was walking and singing in the street. This made Holden not so depressed anymore. He tried to call Jane but her mom answered and he didn't feel like talking to her mom. He bought the record for his sister and started thinking how his brother D.B. took him and his sister to see a movie. He buys tickets to a play for Sally. He sees a little girl and asks if she knows his sister. The kid says no but was polite about it. Holden starts thinking about his younger days when he used to go to the museum all the time with his class and it makes him happy. He wishes that some things would be like the museum and be put in a glass case and never change. Holden waits for Sally even though he wants to go home and she comes and he thinks she looks really good and wants to marry her just like that. He thinks he is crazy because he starts telling Sally that he loves her and stuff while on the way to the play. Holden doesn't like the play too much but after Sally sees someone she knows and they start a conversation. Sally wants to go ice skating so she and Holden go but they're not so good.they decide to sit and get something to eat and drink and Holden attempts to have an intelligent conversation with her. She interrupts him a lot and puts holes in his dreams which depresses him and he says something not so nice to her and she gets upset and leaves. Holden feels bad and tries to apologize but she's too upset and the two go their separate ways.
The most interesting idea in what I've read is this one about the museum. Holden says "The best thing , though, in that museum was that everything always stayed right where it was. Nobody'd move. ... Nobody'd be different. The only thing that would be different would be you. Not that you'd be so much older or anything. It wouldn't be that exactly. You'd just be different that's all." This really interested me because its a deep intellectual thought. And it's true.
My reading consistant because I again read another 2 chapters.
4-4:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 114-134
It's noon and he didn't have to meet Sally until 2 so he went for a walk. He was thinking about the nuns and charity and how people he knew would act if they were trying to be charitable. Then he started thinking about a record that his sister would like that he heard a guy talking about at Pencey. Still walking, he saw these people come out of church and their kid was walking and singing in the street. This made Holden not so depressed anymore. He tried to call Jane but her mom answered and he didn't feel like talking to her mom. He bought the record for his sister and started thinking how his brother D.B. took him and his sister to see a movie. He buys tickets to a play for Sally. He sees a little girl and asks if she knows his sister. The kid says no but was polite about it. Holden starts thinking about his younger days when he used to go to the museum all the time with his class and it makes him happy. He wishes that some things would be like the museum and be put in a glass case and never change. Holden waits for Sally even though he wants to go home and she comes and he thinks she looks really good and wants to marry her just like that. He thinks he is crazy because he starts telling Sally that he loves her and stuff while on the way to the play. Holden doesn't like the play too much but after Sally sees someone she knows and they start a conversation. Sally wants to go ice skating so she and Holden go but they're not so good.they decide to sit and get something to eat and drink and Holden attempts to have an intelligent conversation with her. She interrupts him a lot and puts holes in his dreams which depresses him and he says something not so nice to her and she gets upset and leaves. Holden feels bad and tries to apologize but she's too upset and the two go their separate ways.
The most interesting idea in what I've read is this one about the museum. Holden says "The best thing , though, in that museum was that everything always stayed right where it was. Nobody'd move. ... Nobody'd be different. The only thing that would be different would be you. Not that you'd be so much older or anything. It wouldn't be that exactly. You'd just be different that's all." This really interested me because its a deep intellectual thought. And it's true.
My reading consistant because I again read another 2 chapters.
Monday, 21 January 2013
January 21, 2012
6-6:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 99-113
After the prostitute left, Holden felt very alone and depressed and started talking to his brother Allie which is something he does when he's depressed. He remembers when he told his brother to go home because he wanted to play BB guns with his friend not little brother and he feels bad about it. As he's going to bed he starts thinking about religion and gives his views on the disciples and Jesus and other biblical figures. He expresses his angst towards ministers and how they and their voices are phony and that's why he doesn't like going to church. Then, the elevator guy Maurice and the prostitute sunny come to get more money claiming the price was $10 even though Maurice said it was $5. After multiple refusals and some insults, Holden gets punched in the stomach and sung takes a $5 bill out of his wallets and the two leave. After a while of sitting in the bathroom he decides he needs to do something and calls his friend Sally to go see a matinee. He thinks about how his dad is rich, and his mother is nervous after allie's death and how he feels bad about telling her he got suspended. He does down to grand central station where he meets some nuns and strikes up a conversation with them after helping them with their bags. He gives them a donation and then they leave to go on their train.
The main character is full of angst. He's always talking about how he hates something or dislikes something or how that makes a person "phony" or stupid. He's also very opinionated but keeps them to himself. He also is very friendly and strikes up a conversation with just about everyone he meets.
My reading was successful today because I was able to get through two very detailed and eventful chapters.
6-6:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 99-113
After the prostitute left, Holden felt very alone and depressed and started talking to his brother Allie which is something he does when he's depressed. He remembers when he told his brother to go home because he wanted to play BB guns with his friend not little brother and he feels bad about it. As he's going to bed he starts thinking about religion and gives his views on the disciples and Jesus and other biblical figures. He expresses his angst towards ministers and how they and their voices are phony and that's why he doesn't like going to church. Then, the elevator guy Maurice and the prostitute sunny come to get more money claiming the price was $10 even though Maurice said it was $5. After multiple refusals and some insults, Holden gets punched in the stomach and sung takes a $5 bill out of his wallets and the two leave. After a while of sitting in the bathroom he decides he needs to do something and calls his friend Sally to go see a matinee. He thinks about how his dad is rich, and his mother is nervous after allie's death and how he feels bad about telling her he got suspended. He does down to grand central station where he meets some nuns and strikes up a conversation with them after helping them with their bags. He gives them a donation and then they leave to go on their train.
The main character is full of angst. He's always talking about how he hates something or dislikes something or how that makes a person "phony" or stupid. He's also very opinionated but keeps them to himself. He also is very friendly and strikes up a conversation with just about everyone he meets.
My reading was successful today because I was able to get through two very detailed and eventful chapters.
Sunday, 20 January 2013
January 20, 2012
11:40-12
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 81-98
Holden takes a cab to go to the night club Earnie's and asks the cab driver about where the ducks go after the lake has frozen over. The can driver is very touchy and responds quite angrily at the question so Holden refrains from further conversation out of fear that the cab driver will drive the cab into a pole or something. The nightclub is crowded with college and Ivy League school kids and other people he thinks are jerks. He runs into a friend of his brother's who he's not too happy to have run into and decides to leave so that he doesn't have to talk with her anymore. He walks the whole way back to the hotel feeling depressed and reflects on himself and how he doesn't like fist fights or to hit people and stuff. When he gets on the elevater a guy there talks him into getting a prostitute. Holden agrees and starts thinking about virginity and sex and stuff but when the prostitute comes he doesn't want to do it anymore but still pays her for coming.
I found the following quote "I'm always saying 'Glad to've met you' to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff though" incredibly true. Throughout the book Holden does this a lot and I've had to do that too many times as well. Also the quote "people are always ruining things for you" is also true. In the book, whenever Holden is having fun or something, someone else comes and says or does something and the happy moment is gone.
I read well today because I was focused on the book and I was able to concentrate.
11:40-12
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 81-98
Holden takes a cab to go to the night club Earnie's and asks the cab driver about where the ducks go after the lake has frozen over. The can driver is very touchy and responds quite angrily at the question so Holden refrains from further conversation out of fear that the cab driver will drive the cab into a pole or something. The nightclub is crowded with college and Ivy League school kids and other people he thinks are jerks. He runs into a friend of his brother's who he's not too happy to have run into and decides to leave so that he doesn't have to talk with her anymore. He walks the whole way back to the hotel feeling depressed and reflects on himself and how he doesn't like fist fights or to hit people and stuff. When he gets on the elevater a guy there talks him into getting a prostitute. Holden agrees and starts thinking about virginity and sex and stuff but when the prostitute comes he doesn't want to do it anymore but still pays her for coming.
I found the following quote "I'm always saying 'Glad to've met you' to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff though" incredibly true. Throughout the book Holden does this a lot and I've had to do that too many times as well. Also the quote "people are always ruining things for you" is also true. In the book, whenever Holden is having fun or something, someone else comes and says or does something and the happy moment is gone.
I read well today because I was focused on the book and I was able to concentrate.
Saturday, 19 January 2013
January 19, 2013
10:20-10:40
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 67-80
Holden thinks about his sister and reminisces a little then decide to go to the hotel's club. There he tries to get some liquor but to no avail. He meets three 30 year old women and starts talking and dancing with them. He also buys them some drinks and attempts to strike up an intelligent conversation with them but it was no use and the women leave because they have to get up early in the morning to go see a show at the Radio City Music Hall. He leaves shortly after they do an he brings thinking of Jane and remembers time he spent with her. He decides to go take a cab to a nigh club called Ernie's where his brother D.B. used to go to and take him.
One thing that keeps coming up is Holden's family. He's always talking about how smart his little brother Allie and sister Phoebe are and how nice his brother D.B. is. He also mentions how his mother is psyic and always knows its him when he calls. However, I would ask why he never talks about his father.
My reading was good today. I started thinking about how much my little sister is like Holden's little sister.
10:20-10:40
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 67-80
Holden thinks about his sister and reminisces a little then decide to go to the hotel's club. There he tries to get some liquor but to no avail. He meets three 30 year old women and starts talking and dancing with them. He also buys them some drinks and attempts to strike up an intelligent conversation with them but it was no use and the women leave because they have to get up early in the morning to go see a show at the Radio City Music Hall. He leaves shortly after they do an he brings thinking of Jane and remembers time he spent with her. He decides to go take a cab to a nigh club called Ernie's where his brother D.B. used to go to and take him.
One thing that keeps coming up is Holden's family. He's always talking about how smart his little brother Allie and sister Phoebe are and how nice his brother D.B. is. He also mentions how his mother is psyic and always knows its him when he calls. However, I would ask why he never talks about his father.
My reading was good today. I started thinking about how much my little sister is like Holden's little sister.
Friday, 18 January 2013
January 18, 2012
10-10:20
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 54-66
Holden has boarded the train and is heading for New York. While on the empty train, a middle aged woman sits next to him although there are many empty seats. Turns out this woman has a son who goes to Pencey. Holden lies about his name and tells the woman that her son is a good guy even though Holden hates her son. As time goes on he begins to feel bad about lying because he realizes that this guys mom is actually a very nice and genuine person. After the train gets to the station, he gets off and goes to a phone booth because he wants to call someone. However, due to one reason or another, and because of the time he realizes that he can't call anyone and decides to get a cab to take him to a hotel. He gets to the hotel after shortly conversing with the cab driver. The hotel is full of some very peculiar people and Holden reflects on them and other ideas of his. He calls this college girl to go out for cocktails but she declines.
The main character is constantly telling lies and making up stories and stuff to about everyone he meets. I think this is going to catch up with him sooner or later and he will have a hard time getting out an explaining all this to everyone.
My reading was a little distracted today because I kept thinking of how stupid this guy is for lying constantly and making up the most rediculous stories. I don't understand why he does this but it is extremely frustrating.
10-10:20
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 54-66
Holden has boarded the train and is heading for New York. While on the empty train, a middle aged woman sits next to him although there are many empty seats. Turns out this woman has a son who goes to Pencey. Holden lies about his name and tells the woman that her son is a good guy even though Holden hates her son. As time goes on he begins to feel bad about lying because he realizes that this guys mom is actually a very nice and genuine person. After the train gets to the station, he gets off and goes to a phone booth because he wants to call someone. However, due to one reason or another, and because of the time he realizes that he can't call anyone and decides to get a cab to take him to a hotel. He gets to the hotel after shortly conversing with the cab driver. The hotel is full of some very peculiar people and Holden reflects on them and other ideas of his. He calls this college girl to go out for cocktails but she declines.
The main character is constantly telling lies and making up stories and stuff to about everyone he meets. I think this is going to catch up with him sooner or later and he will have a hard time getting out an explaining all this to everyone.
My reading was a little distracted today because I kept thinking of how stupid this guy is for lying constantly and making up the most rediculous stories. I don't understand why he does this but it is extremely frustrating.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
January 17, 2013
5:30-5:50
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 46-53
Stradlater comes back and gives Holden his jacket back and asks about the composition. He reads it and is upset with Holden's work which bothers Holden. He begins to loose it and becomes enraged when he thinks of stradlater "giving the time" to his old neighbour and friend Jane and the two get into a fight which ends with stradlater knocking Holden to the ground. Holden decides to leave Pencey that night because he feels lonely and so he packs his things and heads for the train station where he will take a train to New York and stay in a cheap hotel until his parents recieve the letter regarding his expulsion.
One thing that has come up repeatedly is the main character leaving. He always leaves when he doesn't like something. For example, when he was in ackley's room, he left after not wanting to listen to what ackley had to say. Later, he leaves Pencey earlier than he has to. He usually leaves when he feels lonely or sad.
My reading today was good because I was able to finish a chapter and focus on the book.
5:30-5:50
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 46-53
Stradlater comes back and gives Holden his jacket back and asks about the composition. He reads it and is upset with Holden's work which bothers Holden. He begins to loose it and becomes enraged when he thinks of stradlater "giving the time" to his old neighbour and friend Jane and the two get into a fight which ends with stradlater knocking Holden to the ground. Holden decides to leave Pencey that night because he feels lonely and so he packs his things and heads for the train station where he will take a train to New York and stay in a cheap hotel until his parents recieve the letter regarding his expulsion.
One thing that has come up repeatedly is the main character leaving. He always leaves when he doesn't like something. For example, when he was in ackley's room, he left after not wanting to listen to what ackley had to say. Later, he leaves Pencey earlier than he has to. He usually leaves when he feels lonely or sad.
My reading today was good because I was able to finish a chapter and focus on the book.
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
January 16, 2012
7-7:20
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 26-39
Holden doesn't have anything special to do tonight and does strange things when he's bored or feels like horsing around. He talks about ackley who lives in the room next to his and how much he doesn't like him but he feels sorry for him. And his roommate stradlater who was a senior. His roommate asks him to write a composition for him while he goes out with a girl. Holden goes out with his friend mal and invites ackley to come too. He writes the composition and reminisces about his little brother who died of lukemia.
What shocked me most is how much this guy lets people use him. He complains about almost everyone doesn't like very many people yet he usually gives into their demands. For example, he let stradlater use his coat and did his composition.
I read pretty well because I like the book so far and it's interesting.
7-7:20
The Catcher and the Rye
Pages: 26-39
Holden doesn't have anything special to do tonight and does strange things when he's bored or feels like horsing around. He talks about ackley who lives in the room next to his and how much he doesn't like him but he feels sorry for him. And his roommate stradlater who was a senior. His roommate asks him to write a composition for him while he goes out with a girl. Holden goes out with his friend mal and invites ackley to come too. He writes the composition and reminisces about his little brother who died of lukemia.
What shocked me most is how much this guy lets people use him. He complains about almost everyone doesn't like very many people yet he usually gives into their demands. For example, he let stradlater use his coat and did his composition.
I read pretty well because I like the book so far and it's interesting.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
I finished Gulliver's Travels. It was a very good book and I liked it a lot but the ending was a little disappointing and I didn't look it too much but over all it was good.
January 15, 2013
10:50-11:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 16-26
The main character Holden is getting kicked out of the school Pencey and is saying good bye to it. It's almost christmas break and he still hasn't told his parents yet that he won't be returning to school there after the break. He gives his opinion on the books he likes and reflects on past events such as forgetting the equipment on the subway.
While reading, I started thinking of my experiences and opinion. For example, when he would give an opinion I would think of my opinion on the same matter. Also, I related some of the characters in the book to people I know.
I read for 40 minutes today to make up for yesterday. I didn't read yesterday because I didn't want to continue with another book before I took an ar test on Gulliver's Travels.
January 15, 2013
10:50-11:30
The Catcher in the Rye
Pages: 16-26
The main character Holden is getting kicked out of the school Pencey and is saying good bye to it. It's almost christmas break and he still hasn't told his parents yet that he won't be returning to school there after the break. He gives his opinion on the books he likes and reflects on past events such as forgetting the equipment on the subway.
While reading, I started thinking of my experiences and opinion. For example, when he would give an opinion I would think of my opinion on the same matter. Also, I related some of the characters in the book to people I know.
I read for 40 minutes today to make up for yesterday. I didn't read yesterday because I didn't want to continue with another book before I took an ar test on Gulliver's Travels.
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