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.