Chapter 1
Holden Caulfield is in a rest home which he has been sent in for therapy.
Will not talk about his early life
Brother D.B Hollywood writer, (bitter as he believes brother sold out to Hollywood)
Tells his story starting with his departure from Pencey Prep ( famous school in Agerstown, Pennsylvania)
Does not apply himself in Pency Prep( failed 4/5 classes only passed English)
Manger of the schools fencing team and is supposed to be in New York for a meet, but lost teams equipment.
Wants to say goodbye to the school
Heavy smoker
Chapter 2
“Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.” “His former teacher is needling him about his failures at Pencey; at this point, he lectures Holden about the importance of playing by the rules. The conversation succinctly illuminates key aspects of Holden’s character.”
Meets with Mr. Spencer and his wife
Spencer lectures Holden about his failures.
While Spencer lectures Holden interrupt Spencer and leaves.
Chapter 3
Lives in Ossenburger Hall (named after a wealthy Pencey graduate)
Ackley often interrupts Holden ( disgusting personal habits and poor hygiene)
Holden reading Isak Dinesen’s Out of Africa ( Ackley disturbs his reading)
Annoys Holden with pasturing questions
Ackely leaves after Stradlater ( Holden’s roommate)
Chapter 4
Stradlater wants Holden to write him a English Composition for him
Stradlater taking out a girl that Holden knows (Jane Gallagher)
Holden has feelings for Jane
Holden not happy has Stradlater is sexually active
Holden is tormented by thoughts of Jane and Stradlater
Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Catcher in the Rye Notes
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Post 10 - Conc.
Living in a world full of deceit, ignorance, and suppression is very difficult to express yourself. In 1984 the society is heavily suppressed. Every thought, move and very action is constantly monitored with immense consequences to disobedience. Living in the world of 1984 is not completely out of the question because if you were to travel to Hitler’s 1930’s reign one would experience similar laws and regulations.
The struggle for Winston to survive in a world full of deception is improbable as he must live in a world that has no freedom and no self-determination. Winston tried to successfully disobey the party however Winton’s rebellion was soon squashed as the party successfully accomplished everything it had wanted. The party was able to convert the minds of each individual to only loving the party not any other personality. Putting forward agencies that control every aspect of life made it impossible for the freedom of citizens as everyone feared vaporization.
In all of the drama and excitement in the novel it was a very good reminder to the reader that the current world should not be taken granted of. The world of 1984 was not much different during the interwar period of World War I and World War II. If man does not step up and work hard for mans freedom all we will do is just go back to the doctorial times of the 30’s.
The struggle for Winston to survive in a world full of deception is improbable as he must live in a world that has no freedom and no self-determination. Winston tried to successfully disobey the party however Winton’s rebellion was soon squashed as the party successfully accomplished everything it had wanted. The party was able to convert the minds of each individual to only loving the party not any other personality. Putting forward agencies that control every aspect of life made it impossible for the freedom of citizens as everyone feared vaporization.
In all of the drama and excitement in the novel it was a very good reminder to the reader that the current world should not be taken granted of. The world of 1984 was not much different during the interwar period of World War I and World War II. If man does not step up and work hard for mans freedom all we will do is just go back to the doctorial times of the 30’s.
Post 9 - Part 3
Imagine your worst fear in the world behind a door. A room which contains every individuals worst fears from drowning to burning. Humans have certain fears that they can not grip and will do everything and anything to get out of that tough situation.
Winston is finally brought into the all mysterious Room 101. To his shock, behind the door was Winston’s absolute worst fear; Rats. Winston was yet to betray Julia and their love however O’Brien knew exactly what to do in order for Winston to start talking. As Winston gazed at the flesh eating creatures’ hungry for flesh, he lastly gives in and cries out “Do it to Julia! Not me!”
Reading this section reminded me of the famous hit show Maury. Episodes varied however the episode that relates to the novel is the one where people are terrified of the craziest things such as clowns, birds, snakes, and numerous other ridiculous things. The reader can relate in the sense that when people witness their worst fears the person, no matter what stature, is completely changed.
People may seem to be tough and hard edged however when and individual is faced with the one thing they detest in this word they themselves can no longer be tough and strong as they are completely changed and they will carry out things they would not normally dare to do.
Winston is finally brought into the all mysterious Room 101. To his shock, behind the door was Winston’s absolute worst fear; Rats. Winston was yet to betray Julia and their love however O’Brien knew exactly what to do in order for Winston to start talking. As Winston gazed at the flesh eating creatures’ hungry for flesh, he lastly gives in and cries out “Do it to Julia! Not me!”
Reading this section reminded me of the famous hit show Maury. Episodes varied however the episode that relates to the novel is the one where people are terrified of the craziest things such as clowns, birds, snakes, and numerous other ridiculous things. The reader can relate in the sense that when people witness their worst fears the person, no matter what stature, is completely changed.
People may seem to be tough and hard edged however when and individual is faced with the one thing they detest in this word they themselves can no longer be tough and strong as they are completely changed and they will carry out things they would not normally dare to do.
Post 8 - Part 3
Spending time in a brutal prison cell can be very demanding on the human body both physically and mentally, while it does more harm than good. Many prison inmates throughout time have developed mental diseases that have changed the person they are. In 1984 dictatorial government has ultimately led to thousands and thousands of individuals being locked up and even being whipped out.
Reading this section of 1984, reminded me of the times in the 1930’s during Hitler’s rise to power. Winston was told the party only wanted power for its own sake as like the Nazis. Hitler’s goal was to dehumanize the Jewish race; however in 1984 the party’s goal was to dehumanize every human emotion and instinct. In Hitler’s reign as chancellor of Germany, he had destroyed anything that seemed as a threat to him even if it meant killing his long time friend Ernest Rohm. 1984 uses the same analogy as the party impersonates anyone who they seem as going against the party’s orders.
In past time along with today’s time there as been many manipulations with human numbers. Many past dictators have ordered the mass execution of people who they see as a threat and have ordered their record to be destroyed to the point that they had never existed. In 1984 thousands of records were deleted and history itself was even re-written. Party’s who are running the show for their own sake will stop at nothing to keep the upper hand in the society.
Reading this section of 1984, reminded me of the times in the 1930’s during Hitler’s rise to power. Winston was told the party only wanted power for its own sake as like the Nazis. Hitler’s goal was to dehumanize the Jewish race; however in 1984 the party’s goal was to dehumanize every human emotion and instinct. In Hitler’s reign as chancellor of Germany, he had destroyed anything that seemed as a threat to him even if it meant killing his long time friend Ernest Rohm. 1984 uses the same analogy as the party impersonates anyone who they seem as going against the party’s orders.
In past time along with today’s time there as been many manipulations with human numbers. Many past dictators have ordered the mass execution of people who they see as a threat and have ordered their record to be destroyed to the point that they had never existed. In 1984 thousands of records were deleted and history itself was even re-written. Party’s who are running the show for their own sake will stop at nothing to keep the upper hand in the society.
Post 7 - Part 3
Is sheer brutal torture really worth true love? For many the answer would be no, however Winston and Julia shared a powerful connection which allowed their love for each other to flourish. The torture that Winston had gone through was wroth it for Julia. Winston would do not betray Julia, however would Julia betray Winston?
Winston was physical tortured which had reduced him to a broken down man who would confess to anything and everything. Winston is put through the worst pain a human can inflict on the other. Winston was humiliated, drugged, physically beaten, and exhausted all for the love towards Julia. The last blow was uttered when Winston realized that Julia had completely betrayed Winston.
An individual can only suffer so much physical abuse before they can no longer hold in the truth. Under pure torture no promise or commitment is ever safe because the human body can take only a certain amount of toll. Winston and Julia’s promise to each other had not been triumphant as neither could outlast the pain.
Winston was physical tortured which had reduced him to a broken down man who would confess to anything and everything. Winston is put through the worst pain a human can inflict on the other. Winston was humiliated, drugged, physically beaten, and exhausted all for the love towards Julia. The last blow was uttered when Winston realized that Julia had completely betrayed Winston.
An individual can only suffer so much physical abuse before they can no longer hold in the truth. Under pure torture no promise or commitment is ever safe because the human body can take only a certain amount of toll. Winston and Julia’s promise to each other had not been triumphant as neither could outlast the pain.
Post 6 - Part 3
The consequences of a forbidden love are very difficult apprehend. The period of suppression to keep the couple away from each other frequently allocates for the love to become more powerful. The Ministry of Love finally caught up with Winston and Julia after their secretive love could no longer be hidden.
After the betrayal of Mr. Charrington, the thought police took Winston and Julia away to be locked up. Awakening in the cell of the Ministry of Love, Winston finds himself waiting to find out his punishment. Winston must wait for is turn in the infamous room 101. While waiting Winston is witness many harsh beatings carried out, fearing for the worst Winston puts his fate into O’Brien. The novel reaches another climatic point when O’Brien, part of the Brotherhood, is found to be working with the enemy; consequently Winston realizes he has been deceived the whole time.
Within in a short time Winston felt like his world was turned upside down. Mr. Charrington, who has sheltered him form the thought police, along with O’Brien, part of the Brotherhood, had also been against Winston and Julia all along. Winston was shocked as he no longer knew what to believe or what is the truth.
After the betrayal of Mr. Charrington, the thought police took Winston and Julia away to be locked up. Awakening in the cell of the Ministry of Love, Winston finds himself waiting to find out his punishment. Winston must wait for is turn in the infamous room 101. While waiting Winston is witness many harsh beatings carried out, fearing for the worst Winston puts his fate into O’Brien. The novel reaches another climatic point when O’Brien, part of the Brotherhood, is found to be working with the enemy; consequently Winston realizes he has been deceived the whole time.
Within in a short time Winston felt like his world was turned upside down. Mr. Charrington, who has sheltered him form the thought police, along with O’Brien, part of the Brotherhood, had also been against Winston and Julia all along. Winston was shocked as he no longer knew what to believe or what is the truth.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Part Two
The answers to many questions lie in books or documents. Different religions use different holy passage to convey their messages such as the Bible or the Quarn. In the novel 1984 the book that all the answers lay is Emmanuel Goldstein’s book.
Winston and Julia travel to O’Brien’s apartment where they are stunned to uncover that O’Brien has the freedom to turn off his telescreen. Winston finds the important book that will help clear up the any conspiracies in a briefcase. Emmanuel Goldstein, the author of the book, explains the three superpowers and their nuclear weapon capabilities. After continually reading Goldstein’s book, Winston understood “how” however he did not understand “why”.
Orwell used the Russian Revolution to write the satire “Animal Farm”, in this novel Orwell uses the Cold War to assist him with the scheme of the three superpowers having nuclear weapons without using them on each other.
Orwell uses the Cold War between Russia and the Untied States because it allows us to relate to pass war like problems our world has faced. Orwell allows us to pout things into perspective because he often relates his work to past important events that our world has faced.
Winston and Julia travel to O’Brien’s apartment where they are stunned to uncover that O’Brien has the freedom to turn off his telescreen. Winston finds the important book that will help clear up the any conspiracies in a briefcase. Emmanuel Goldstein, the author of the book, explains the three superpowers and their nuclear weapon capabilities. After continually reading Goldstein’s book, Winston understood “how” however he did not understand “why”.
Orwell used the Russian Revolution to write the satire “Animal Farm”, in this novel Orwell uses the Cold War to assist him with the scheme of the three superpowers having nuclear weapons without using them on each other.
Orwell uses the Cold War between Russia and the Untied States because it allows us to relate to pass war like problems our world has faced. Orwell allows us to pout things into perspective because he often relates his work to past important events that our world has faced.
Part Two
Past experiences which have not been amusing never leave the mind and continually haunt the person as his/her life progresses. Winston’s past includes a lot of misery and disappointment as everyone close to him was gone, as Winston blamed himself for the problem.
Winston often dreams of his childhood which includes his mother and sister. Winston recalls the stealing of his sisters chocolate rations and beings in feel remorse about his actions. Reading this section in the novel it was a reminder that an individual will do anything which will ensure their survival. As a child Winston commits many small thefts to have a better life event hough his mother worked hard for him and his sister. Winston believes that he is a murder seeing as he blames the death of his family on himself.
The horrors experienced as a child usually stay with the person until they die. Winston can not help but think about his family which is longer present as he often blames himself for their disappearance.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Part Two
The love for someone can emotionally change every individual’s beliefs. People who are in love will stop at nothing to achieve what they want. The power of love is very strong and almost just about impossible to destroy.
Winston and Julia begin to meet on many occasions. Julia and Winston’s feelings for each other continues to grow; the more Men that Julia had slept with the more Winston loved her. One might think that a Man would get upset, however Julia’s defiance towards the party just makes Julia that much more lovable for Winston.
While reading this section it was almost as if Winston and Julia were having an affair. Winston had to rent a room above Mr. Carrington’s shop in order to make love with Julia. The thought of an affair is brought up because it almost looked that way as Winston and Julie had to hide what they were actually doing.
Loving someone can really make people defy strong and strict orders. Most people will do anything in order to continue their secretive relationship even if the consequences of being discovered are really high and dangerous.
Winston and Julia begin to meet on many occasions. Julia and Winston’s feelings for each other continues to grow; the more Men that Julia had slept with the more Winston loved her. One might think that a Man would get upset, however Julia’s defiance towards the party just makes Julia that much more lovable for Winston.
While reading this section it was almost as if Winston and Julia were having an affair. Winston had to rent a room above Mr. Carrington’s shop in order to make love with Julia. The thought of an affair is brought up because it almost looked that way as Winston and Julie had to hide what they were actually doing.
Loving someone can really make people defy strong and strict orders. Most people will do anything in order to continue their secretive relationship even if the consequences of being discovered are really high and dangerous.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Part Two
In a society where you can not do anything without being watched almost eliminates ones desire to take radical risks which may change your life however Winston decides to take a life altering chance at possibly attain love.
Winston had run into an injured girl, who worked for the “Ministry of Truth”, who slipped Winston a small pressed paper in his hand. With great anxiety to open the message Winston knew he could not make any sort of usual movement which would Big Brother could notice. Eventually Winston had read the note which read “I Love You”.
Realizing he possibly had a chance of love, which he had only fantasized about in his dreams, Winston knew he had to react on this however he was puzzled as to how he could privately meet with this women without getting caught and possible being vaporized. After finally meeting this mysterious woman who apparently loved Winston was with great degree of difficulty. Winston had to exercise great caution as he could not look directly into the eye of the women. Even living in a world full of suppression and suspicion of every action, Winston still took a massive risk of seeing this woman as he knew he had to quickly jump on the opportunity to meet someone who also did not like the ideas of the party. Winston’s love for Julie continued to grow even though she was considered “corrupt”.
When something is deemed evil or deemed “ungood”, it makes the opposing forces try much hard to successfully accomplish their goal. The power of love is hard to stop as anyone who desires to interfere will mostly likely regret the day they impeded.
Winston had run into an injured girl, who worked for the “Ministry of Truth”, who slipped Winston a small pressed paper in his hand. With great anxiety to open the message Winston knew he could not make any sort of usual movement which would Big Brother could notice. Eventually Winston had read the note which read “I Love You”.
Realizing he possibly had a chance of love, which he had only fantasized about in his dreams, Winston knew he had to react on this however he was puzzled as to how he could privately meet with this women without getting caught and possible being vaporized. After finally meeting this mysterious woman who apparently loved Winston was with great degree of difficulty. Winston had to exercise great caution as he could not look directly into the eye of the women. Even living in a world full of suppression and suspicion of every action, Winston still took a massive risk of seeing this woman as he knew he had to quickly jump on the opportunity to meet someone who also did not like the ideas of the party. Winston’s love for Julie continued to grow even though she was considered “corrupt”.
When something is deemed evil or deemed “ungood”, it makes the opposing forces try much hard to successfully accomplish their goal. The power of love is hard to stop as anyone who desires to interfere will mostly likely regret the day they impeded.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Part One
Living in a world where every move is noticed, every action is suspicious, the fear of being vaporized at any given time. The world in 1984 is different and special. The world of 1984 is controlled by totalitarianism control. Like the days of Hitler, the lives of every single citizen is controlled by the party, the citizens have no idea of past life and experiences as it has been completely revamped by the party as they see fit.
As the readers continue on reading the novel, they realize the world they live in is actually much better than they think. The world of 1984 has little to no freedom with a great deal of censorship and little opportunity. However the world of 1984 is somewhat similar to us. In our world we are often judged by others and we tendency to make the inferior feel worse than they actually are.
The physical interactions between humans in 1984 are almost non existent and with the vast improvements of our technology, it is allowing our interactions to be more web based (like this current moment).
Reading the novel 1984 can be compared of the fascist government that Hitler had created in the 30’s. Both scenarios consisted of complete and full governmental control of the society. One’s thoughts were never safe and everyone always lived in fear of dying.
As the readers continue on reading the novel, they realize the world they live in is actually much better than they think. The world of 1984 has little to no freedom with a great deal of censorship and little opportunity. However the world of 1984 is somewhat similar to us. In our world we are often judged by others and we tendency to make the inferior feel worse than they actually are.
The physical interactions between humans in 1984 are almost non existent and with the vast improvements of our technology, it is allowing our interactions to be more web based (like this current moment).
Reading the novel 1984 can be compared of the fascist government that Hitler had created in the 30’s. Both scenarios consisted of complete and full governmental control of the society. One’s thoughts were never safe and everyone always lived in fear of dying.
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