Worksheet on The Catcher in the Rye: Alienation and Sports
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring themes of alienation in The Catcher in the Rye, with a focus on sports-related examples and analysis.
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Worksheet on The Catcher in the Rye: Alienation and Sports
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Alienation through Sports
Scene Summary: In J.D. Salinger's novel, Holden Caulfield often feels disconnected from those around him, perceiving a superficiality in society. One recurring motif is sports, which he uses as a metaphor for life’s competitiveness and isolation. For example, Holden recalls watching a football game and feeling like an outsider looking in, emphasising his sense of alienation. Context Guide: The novel utilises sports imagery to symbolise Holden's inner struggles with loneliness. The football scenes often reflect his perception of the world as a game where he does not fit in, highlighting his emotional distance. Phrases such as 'the game was intense but I was just a spectator' encapsulate his detachment. This theme showcases how sports can serve as a mirror for personal alienation, illustrating Holden’s difficulty in forming genuine connections and his desire to escape societal expectations.
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What is the main idea conveyed in the scene summary regarding Holden’s perception of sports?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the context guide that illustrates Holden's sense of being an outsider in sports.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the football scenes serve as a symbol for Holden’s emotional state.
[4 marks]4.
Which literary technique is primarily used in describing Holden feeling like 'an outsider looking in' during the football game?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
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Describe how the theme of alienation is reinforced through sports imagery in the novel.
[4 marks]6.
Identify a specific quote from the scene summary that suggests Holden’s feelings of being excluded.
[2 marks]7.
Analyse how Salinger uses sports imagery to deepen the characterisation of Holden Caulfield.
[4 marks]8.
Create your own short scene where a sports event reflects a character’s feelings of alienation. Describe the scene and explain its symbolism.
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- 12/31/2025
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