The Catcher in the Rye Rewrite Ending Essay - 1191 Words

Writing Activity #4 Rewrite the ending of the story. Anyway, I really did go home after the carrousel. First, Phoebe and I walked out of the park onto the east side, and took the bus to Grand Central, to get my goddam Gladstones out of the strong box there. pretty Though it had stopped pouring out, I was still wet. Boy, it really came down like a madman. I still had Phoebes red hunting hat on, it was soaking wet though. I didnt care. All I could think about Phoebe. Just Phoebe. Im glad were both going home now, Holden, she said. Im just ready to get this over with, I said, Mom and dad will cry and yell their heads off. Just leave when it happens. Dont worry, Holden. Itll be okay, Phoebe said. She†¦show more content†¦Shes in the play too. Yes, Susie said, It should be really great. She was so polite. I really liked her. I usually like Phoebes friends when I meet them. Watching the two of them helped me get my mind off of how I was about to face my parents. I was worried about my mom. I really was. I tried not to think of h ow hysterical shed get. Phoebe said mom and dad were coming home at around seven oclock. It was around four oclock now. Soon enough theyd come home, see me, and deal with me. So, we got off the bus at 72nd street, said goodbye to Susie, and walked home. Phoebe seemed all cheery. Kids dont understand situations like this. I mean, old Phoebe, she did, but I guess she was just really happy to be with me, and that I was home and all. How are Mr. and Mrs. Antolini?, she asked me. Theyre doing pretty good, I said. Of course I would never tell her what really happened. I still couldnt believe it. It really bothered me. Had he always liked me in that way? I dont even want to answer that. Really. Anyway, I was so happy to see old Phoebe. She was about the only friendly person whose company Id enjoyed since I left Pencey Prep. We got home early to my surprise and I took my suitcases into my room and lay it down on my bed. I was pretty tired, having hardly slept the night before. I had a big h eadache. All of a sudden I got to thinking about Pencey and all their goddam