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Why Does Spencer Tell Holden That Life Is A Game He Refuses To Play
Why does Spencer tell Holden that life is a game he refuses to play? Holden claims that life is a game played by the “ hot shots”. He is fond of the game of life. Mr. Spencer tells him that, “Life is a game, Boy, Life is game that one plays according to the rules”. This Conversation starts because of Holden's poor academic efforts. Mr. Spencer tries to get him to understand that his future is important and that he needs to more effort into his work. Mr. Spencer also reminds him of his efforts in class by reading him his terrible essay, reminding Holden why he was flunked.
2. Explain why Holden hates Ward Stradlater. Stradlater is a good looking popular kid at school. Holden roommates with him and refers to him as a “secret slob”. He describes him as an unclean person with poor hygiene. Holden says that Stradlater is careless about other peoples feelings. Stradlater goes out with Jane and this upsets Holden. They get into a fight because of the same reason. Holden gets upset when Stradlater ask Holden to do his English Homework while he is out on a date with Jane. …show more content…
Explain why holden doesn't do anything with Sunny. Holden meets a prostitute named Sunny who is introduced to him by Maurice, the elevator operator. Sunny is a whole different person than Holden. Sunny is well built, she's street smart and she's been through it all. Holden is not sexually aroused by Sunny. He knows he will not be able to perform any sexual acts with her. Holden is also afraid and he gets nervous of the situation. He also can not have sex with a girl he doesn't love or have any feelings
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