Characterization Chart
Holden Caulfield Characterization Chart
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|Observations Holden Makes About Himself |Observations Others Make About Holden |Observations You Make About Holden |
| Page 16 |Page 21 |Page 115 |
|Holden calls himself “the most terrific liar you have ever saw in |Ackley thinks Holden is childish and immature. |Little boy walking down a busy street innocently singing “if a |
|your life.” | |body catch a body coming through the rye.” The little boy’s |
| | |parents did not pay attention to the dangerous situation their |
| | |son was in. This made Holden feel better. He could relate to |
| | |the boy. |
|Page 9 |Page 14 |Page 122 |
|Holden acts immature but can also act mature |Mr. Spencer states “do you feel no concern for your future.” |Holden does not want Phoebe to go to the museum and change every|
| |Mr. Spencer feels that Holden
Remember to use specific examples and cite page numbers!
|Observations Holden Makes About Himself |Observations Others Make About Holden |Observations You Make About Holden |
| Page 16 |Page 21 |Page 115 |
|Holden calls himself “the most terrific liar you have ever saw in |Ackley thinks Holden is childish and immature. |Little boy walking down a busy street innocently singing “if a |
|your life.” | |body catch a body coming through the rye.” The little boy’s |
| | |parents did not pay attention to the dangerous situation their |
| | |son was in. This made Holden feel better. He could relate to |
| | |the boy. |
|Page 9 |Page 14 |Page 122 |
|Holden acts immature but can also act mature |Mr. Spencer states “do you feel no concern for your future.” |Holden does not want Phoebe to go to the museum and change every|
| |Mr. Spencer feels that Holden