Holden’s Future

Answer the following in complete sentences!  In your opinion, what happens to Holden after the book ends?  Does he ever get better?  Does he go back to school?  Graduate?  What is Holden doing (or not doing) 10 years after the book ends?  Be creative!

Complete the following sentences.  You must answer ALL parts to receive full credit~

1.  If Holden was a CAR, he would be a __________________  because he is ______________________.

2.   If Holden was a STORE, he would be  __________________  because he is ______________________.

3. If Holden was a FOOD, he would be a __________________  because he is ______________________.

4. If Holden was a SONG, he would be  __________________  because he is ______________________.

5.  If Holden was a COLOR, he would be ___________________  because he is ___________________.

Blog Two:  Holden’s Relationships

Describe Holden’s interactions and relationships with the following people:

-Sally Hayes

-Jane Gallagher

-Phoebe Caufield

Why do you think Holden has such a hard time relating to people, especially girls? 

What is different about Phoebe than some of the other girls in the story?

Holden often says  he is going to call someone, but he doesn’t do it because he isn’t in the mood. What could these uncompleted calls symbolize?

Make sure to answer ALL parts of the question!

Blog 1:  What’s Wrong with Holden?

After reading chapters 1-10, please respond to the following:   

In you opinion, what are the psychological reasons for Holden’s "madman days around Christmas"?  
Research the symptoms of:
-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,
-Depression
-The five stages of grieving and loss
-The impact of death on a family
- And/or any other reason you think Holden might be failing out of school and wandering New York City.  

Give Holden your diagnosis and find out how doctors would treat him today.  What symptoms does he have that leads you to this diagnosis? Give specific examples from the story so far to support your answer. Would Holden be on medication?

Responses must be at least ONE paragraph (4-6 sentences) and be free of spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors!