SECTION 3 The Catcher in the Rye Chapters 7-9

Respond to one of the following questions. Make sure your response reflects a complete thought and makes specific reference to the story.

1. In chapter 2 Mr. Spencer warns Holden that if he doesn't change he will be a failure. Will Holden be able to change? What does he need to learn in order to change?

2. On page 60 Holden asks the cab driver about the ducks. This is not the first time Holden has thought about or asked about the ducks. What is the significance of the ducks? Do they symbolize Holden? If so why and how?