麦田里的守望者英文PPT
Plot SummaryThe novel takes place in New York Cityspecifically in the suburbs...
Plot SummaryThe novel takes place in New York Cityspecifically in the suburbs of the city. The protagonist, Holden Caulfield, is a 16-year-old boy who has just been kicked out of yet another school. He is an orphan who lives with his parents, but they are both dead now. Holden decides to leave school and go on a journey to find something new and differentThe novel is divided into three parts. In the first partHolden is wandering around New York City, meeting different characters and describing his encounters with them. One night, he meets a prostitute named Sunny and spends the night with her. The next day, he decides to skip his appointment with the school psychologist and go to the zoo insteadIn the second part of the novelHolden heads to the countryside to visit his little sister, Phoebe. He takes her to the top of a mountain and they watch the clouds together. Phoebe tells Holden that she wants to become a "catcher in the rye" when she grows up, which surprises him because he had never thought about what his little sister would want to be when she was olderThe third and final part of the novel takes place back in New York City. Holden decides to visit his former English teacherMr. Antolini, who he had a close relationship with when he was in school. However, when he arrives at Mr. Antolini's apartment, he finds him in a compromising position with one of his students. This revelation shocks Holden so much that he decides to leave New York City and go back to the countryside to be with his little sisterCharactersHolden CaulfieldThe protagonist of the novel, Holden is a 16-year-old boy who has just been kicked out of yet another school. He is an orphan who lives with his parents, but they are both dead now. Holden is described as intelligent but also as a bit of a loner who doesn't quite fit in with the rest of society. He is constantly rebelling against the norms and expectations of the world around himPhoebe CaulfieldHolden's little sister, Phoebe is a young girl who idolizes her older brother. She is described as being very bright and precocious, often skipping several grades in school at once. Phoebe's innocence and childlike perspective on life provide a stark contrast to Holden's cynicism and bitternessMr. AntoliniHolden's former English teacher, Mr. Antolini is a well-respected educator with a wife and children. He is described as a kind and patient teacher who takes a personal interest in his students. However, his character is ultimately revealed to be flawed as he becomes caught up in a sexual relationship with one of his students, which leaves Holden feeling betrayed and disillusionedSunnyA prostitute that Holden meets and spends the night with in New York City, Sunny represents the lowest point in Holden's downward spiral. She is described as being much older than Holden but also as someone who can still be kind and compassionate despite her professionThemes and SymbolismThemesThe novel deals with several important themes includingalienation, rebellion, sexuality, death, and isolation. Holden feels like he doesn't fit in with the rest of society due to his intelligence and biting wit. This leads him to constantly rebel against authority figures like his parents or schoolteachers who try to reign him in. This rebellion manifests itself in different ways throughout the novel whether it's him skipping school or having sex with Sunny or skipping out on his appointment with the school psychologistAnother theme that recurs throughout the novel is sexuality and death. Both are dealt with in depth as they relate to Holden's emotional state of mind. For examplewhen he learns that Mr. Antolini is having an affair with one of his students it not only shocks him but also reaffirms his belief that the adult world is corrupt and full of hypocrites. This revelation ultimately leads him to leave New York City and go back to the countryside to be with his little sister Phoebe who represents purity and innocence in his eyesSymbolismThe title of the novel itself is symbolically rich as it refers to the idea of being a "catcher in the rye" which symbolizes reaching out and saving those who are lost or adrift. This theme is echoed throughout the novel as Holden tries to save himself