Catcher in the Rye Questions

1. Why does Holden like his younger siblings more than other people?
2. Why does Holden speak so highly of Jane?
3. Why does Holden talk to "Allie"?
4. How is Holden like Legion from the bible?
5. Why do you think Holden loses and spends his money like its nothing? Is he just careless?
6. What do you think is authentic to Holden?
7. In Holden's world good things wouldn't ever die; why?
8. Do you think Holden likes Jane because he is familiar with her and he just doesn't like change?
9. Why does Holden like innocence?
10. Do you think Holden just needs someone to talk to about his problems, someone he trusts?
11. Do you think Holden really just wants a home and to not always leave?
12. When the time comes to say good-bye, does Holden really care?
13. What's the theme of this book?
14. Do you think Holden is truly crazy?Why or why not?
15. Why do you think Holden is the way he is? Is it his past? Or is it something different? Or is it all of the above?