The Catcher in the Rye
Why is Holden so angry with Stradlater?
From the book The Catcher in the Rye in Chapter 6
Asked by
Reece Lane #835566
Last updated by
jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours
Best Answer
Answered by
jill d #170087
Holden is angry because Stradlater had just returned from a date with Jane Gallagher, the girl Holden is in love with. He also spent his evening doing Stradlater's homework. Holden attempts to find out what went on during their date and suspects that Stradlater had sexual relations with Jane. Unable to control his impulses, Holden punches him without ever finding out for sure.
Source(s)
The Catcher in the Rye
