1. Close ended question
Does Holden's sister want him to come back home?

2. Open ended question
Why does Holden like little kids so much?

3. World Connection
Are there other kids in the world with the same problems as Holden?

4. Universal Theme
How did Holden end up in the resting home?

5. Literary Analysis
Why did the author chose to have Holden tell his story from a rest home?

Answer to question number 2
I believe that Holden likes little kids because they are innocent, and are to young to be fake . Little kids don't judge people, and they don't know the harsh reality of conforming society. Holden dosen't think that little kids are phonies. He is very judgemental about older people, and he feels more comfortable around little kids. I believe that Holden can relate to little kids a lot better then grown ups.

Dear NU High School Board,
I believe that "The Catcher in the Rye" should be taught to the students at NU High. They said that one of the reasons the book was banned was because of drinking. When in the book Holden feels very sick, and depressed while he drinks. This is showing that drinking is not a good thing because it will make you feel bad. You can find this part in chapter 20 pages 151-153.
Another reason people said this book should be banned is because they talk about sex a lot. When really Holden's thoughts on sex are not that bad. On page 62 Holden says that he tries to set rules for himself, and he tries to be respectful to women. He says that you should like a girl for her face. I believe that many people out there have worse thoughts about sex then Holden.
People say that the book should be banned because Holden is anti-religion. When Holden says he likes Jesus and All. Also he tries to pray occasionally. I think that Holden is just confused about what he wants. In conclusion I believe that "The Catcher in the Rye" should be taught to students at NU High.

Marriage is a beautiful thing.
When you finally go out and buy a ring.
Your life will be changed forever.
You got to keep it hot like a sweater,
And hold her tight and pet her
But keep it cool like ice cubes.
It can be difficult like rubix cubes.
When I was just a boy I use to say.
I wonder what it will be like on my wedding day?
It will be a day to remember and cherish.
I don't want the relationship to parish.
:)

"It made me so damn sad when I thought about it, their never going anywhere swanky for lunch or anything. I knew it wasn't too important, but it made me sad anyway".

Holden said this when he was talking about the nuns, and how they don't have as much as other people he knows.This quote shows Holden's soft side. He acts like he's bad but, he really feels sorry for everyone who is less fortunate. Holden feels bad for the nuns so he gave them 10 bucks, and offered to pay for their breakfast.

Holden has some very interesting views on religion. He talks a lot about religion in chapter 14. He is feeling depressed, and he wants to pray, and that is when he starts to go on about religion. He says he is sort of an atheist, but he still likes Jesus. Also he said that he does not like the disciples, and I thought that was weird because I've never heard someone say that before. I believe that his thoughts on religion are similar to other teens. There is lots of stuff with religion that people don't know, and I think that a lot of people are just like Holden.

I believe that Holden is still a child, but is a lot like an adult too. He acts like an adult because he is very independent, and he can pretty much do whatever he wants. Holden does not live with his parents, and he can get a hotel in New York without telling anybody. He is like a child because he is not very responsible. He gets kicked out of schools, and he drinks and smokes. I think that Holden is still a child, but he is very mature for a child. One good thing about childhood is not having very many responsibilties. When you become an adult you have to provide for yourself, and do everything on your own. I believe that childhood has its benifits, and so does adulthood.

I believe that Holden has a lack of respect for authority. He dosen't respect teachers, or his parents. Also he has no motivation to get good grades in school. I think that he just does not think school is fun, or important so he dosen't try. Many kids today are like that because they think school is boring and pointless so they don't try. Kids always think that they have somthing better to do then go to school. Many kids can relate to Holden, because they don't want to say in school. School is very important, and Holden and other kids need to find the motivation to do well in school.