Class Schedule
Class 1: - Introduction to Salinger and the book. Discussion about controversy (profanity), culture (1940's Americana), and character (Holden as hero?).
Class 2: First 50 pages. Discussion about the Hero's Journey, Character Arc. How will Holden change?
Class 3: Pages 50-100. Discussion about morality, teenage angst, failure of education.
Class 4: Pages 100-150. Subjective POV of Holden as narrator.
Class 5: Pages 150-200. Discussion about sexual themes and character development. Short essay assigned.
Class 6: Pages 200-224. Wrapping up the book. Compare it to other works and discuss modern significance. Essay due.
Class 7: Summary and conclusion. Discuss why the book has never been made into a film. Discuss why many "insane" individuals seem drawn to the book (Lennon assassination etc.). Is the book as good as people say it is? Evaluation and reflection.
Class 2: First 50 pages. Discussion about the Hero's Journey, Character Arc. How will Holden change?
Class 3: Pages 50-100. Discussion about morality, teenage angst, failure of education.
Class 4: Pages 100-150. Subjective POV of Holden as narrator.
Class 5: Pages 150-200. Discussion about sexual themes and character development. Short essay assigned.
Class 6: Pages 200-224. Wrapping up the book. Compare it to other works and discuss modern significance. Essay due.
Class 7: Summary and conclusion. Discuss why the book has never been made into a film. Discuss why many "insane" individuals seem drawn to the book (Lennon assassination etc.). Is the book as good as people say it is? Evaluation and reflection.
