Suddenly, Holden is awakened. He is shocked to find Antolini sitting on the floor by the couch, patting Holden's head. Holden becomes very upset and insists on leaving. He decides that Mr. Antolini is a pervert. Holden becomes increasingly disillusioned with Mr. He initially tells us that the instructor was the best teacher he has ever known. Antolini is a kind of mentor, almost an older brother. Holden compares him to D. Young, articulate, and popular, Antolini is also intensely caring as evidenced by his continuing concern for Holden as well as his attentions to the mangled body of James Castle.
But in this chapter, Holden discovers the feet of clay on his golden idol. Whether Holden's ultimate judgment that Antolini is "perverty" is accurate or not, he is forced to recognize that Antolini does have his problems. Holden already knows that Antolini is a heavy drinker. When the teacher greets him at the door with a highball in hand, Holden passes it off as "sophisticated.
He mentions it several times and notices that, when coffee is served, Mr. Antolini just fixes himself another highball. Holden thinks that Antolini should be careful or he "may get to be an alcoholic.
Well on his way to drunkenness, Antolini shows a side of himself that is especially annoying to Holden. Sounding very much like old Mr. Spencer at Pencey Prep, the instructor pontificates on pedagogy, specifically defending the teaching techniques of Mr.
Vinson, who offers a class called "Oral Expression" at Pencey. Holden flunked the course but dislikes Vinson more because the man is cruel and shallow. Holden realizes that even if Mr. Holden begins to acknowledge that Mr. Antolini is complex and that he has feelings. Ace your assignments with our guide to The Catcher in the Rye! SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Antolini Mr. Spencer Stradlater Carl Luce.
What is a catcher in the rye and why does Holden want to be one? Does Mr. Antolini really make a pass at Holden? Why does Holden run away from Pencey? Does Holden have sex with Sunny, the prostitute?
He frequently makes snap judgments that lack sufficient grounding in reality, particularly regarding issues related to sexuality. Holden has deep-seated anxiety about his sexuality, and he frequently deflects that anxiety by projecting homosexual desires onto other male characters.
This may explain why Holden has such a sudden shift in his perception of Mr. Nevertheless, it remains possible that Mr. But regardless of the truth about Mr. Seeing no reason to stay on campus and wallow in humiliation, he simply leaves. He therefore runs away from Pencey because it represents a place of profound loneliness. When Sunny eventually arrives and undresses, Holden shuts down. I felt much more depressed than sexy.
What happens to Holden after his date with Sally Hayes and his meeting with Carl Luce both end badly? Immediately after Carl leaves him at the Wicker Bar, Holden stays on until one in the morning, getting drunk and flirting with other patrons.
He even calls Sally, waking her up in the hopes of making amends for their date. Depressed and disconnected as ever, Holden leaves the bar and seeks refuge in Central Park. Still drunk and unable to navigate in the dark night, Holden struggles to locate the lagoon. Holden has an elaborate fantasy about his own funeral.
The post—World War II era of the late s and early s also plays a significant role in the story. Holden wears the red hunting hat as a symbol of individuality, youthfulness, and confidence. However, he often avoids wearing the hat in public, demonstrating his fear of being condemned for his individuality. Jane never actually appears in the novel, but Holden repeatedly mentions her and clearly indicates how important she is to him.
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