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What is Simile
"Then, when she was all done whispering and being cute as hell..."(142) is an example of which type of figurative language?
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What is What is Alienation
Holden is desperate for some companionship. Luce’s experienced sex life and knowledge, intrigue Holden and he admires Luce for it. When Luce threatens to leave Holden becomes upset since he sees Luce as a mentor to his struggle
Holden says: “have just one more drink…please. I’m lonely as hell. No kidding.” (P149)
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What is Holden’s invasive questions reveal his immaturity. He wants to know if Luce has ever been through struggles similar to his and asks questions to see if Luce ever struggled with his sexuality before.
What is significant about Holden’s invasive questions regarding Luce’s sex life?
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What is Hyperbole
"For all I know since you ask, she's probably the whore of New Hampshire by this time" Which type of figurative language is this?
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What is What is Women and Sex
Holden’s curiosity reveals his inexperience. This is significant due to the fact that he is clearly creating a false persona of himself making him look more mature and knowledgeable than he really is.
Holden says: “You do? Wuddaya mean ‘philosophy’? Ya mean sex and all? You mean it’s better in China? That what you mean?... Maybe I’ll go to china. My sex life is lousy.” (pg 146-147) symbolizes what major theme?
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What is Holden’s comments on “flitty” people emphasizes his sexual insecurities specifically as he says Carl “used to scare the hell out of [him]. [He] kept waiting to turn into a flit or something”(p143).
What is significant about Holden’s comments on “flitty” people?
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What is syntax
“And whenever he went to the can, he always left the goddamn door open and talked to you while you were brushing your teeth or something” (143) is an example of what figurative language?
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What is What is Holden's instability
Luce’s response to Holden’s question of whether or not Luce had been psychoanalyzed by his father serves as a symbol of Luce implying that Holden is troubled and in need of help.
Luce says: "Not exactly. He’s helped me to adjust myself to a certain extent, but an extensive analysis hasn’t been necessary.” (p 148-149) is an example of what major theme?
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What is Luce’s impatience and constant shutdown reveals his mature attitude towards Holden’s presistant topic on sex. Luce has grown up since the last time he has seen Holden which enhances Holden’s juvenility.
What is the significance of Luce’s impatience and constant shut down of Holden’s invasive questions?
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What is Holden admires Luce's intellect and tries to connect with him. However, Holden's immaturity and frankness in conversation with Luce prevents him from connecting with him on the mature and intellectual level he wants.
Name something ironic in this chapter.
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What is What is Alienation
Holden’s curiosity reveals his inexperience. This is significant due to the fact that he is clearly creating a false persona of himself making him look more mature and knowledgeable than he really is.
Holden says: “I didn’t say anything. I was sort of afraid he’d get up and leave on me if I didn’t shut up. So all I did was, I ordered another drink. I felt like getting stinking drunk.” (145) symbolizes what major theme?
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What is Holden admires Luce through his intellect and sexual maturity. Holden views Luce as a mentor and wants to live vicariously through the experiences he hears about. Luce’s allusion of superiority and his sexual experience serve as the factors that c
What manifests Holden’s admiration for Luce?
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