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Transcript: Mr. Spencer has an effect on the entire novel because: 1. he affects how Holden views adults for the rest of the novel --> This changes his view on: --> Society --> Relationships 8. How is Mr. Spencer Affected by Society When it comes to the relationship between Holden and Mr Spencer, but still describes him as a ‘phony’. One example of this is when he talks about Mr Spencer with his sister Phoebe; ‘Even the couple of nice teachers on the faculty, they were phonies too, I said. There was this old guy, Mr Spencer. (…) But you should have seen him when the headmaster, old Thurmer, came in the history class and sat down in the back of the room (…) Old Spencer’d practically kill himself chuckling and smiling and all, like as if Thurmer was a goddam prince or something.’ We think that since the teacher was this ‘bootlicker’, Holden looses respect for him. Holden himself is against authorities, this incident in the classroom made Holden want to puke and according to us he felt betrayed. Holden constantly compares all adults to Mr. Spencer and his characteristics. Holden compares him to another teacher later in the novel, Mr. Antolini. Holden is able to view the differences in the teachers and what contributes to their happiness, which affects his thinking. {This is important because the entire novel is through the author's perspective and thoughts.} He introduces us to the way adults view Holden, and the way he views them in return. What we see is primarily a big lack of understanding. Mr. Spencer can't understand what's wrong with Holden, why he doesn't apply himself, or how to help him. Holden can't understand what's wrong with him either. The one thing he can be certain of is that he doesn't understand the appeal of the sort of life Mr. Spencer (and all un-cool authority figures everywhere) promotes, a life of office work and martinis and a certain number of miles to the gallon. 1. Displays the side of teacher life 2. Displays the side of poor vs. rich side 3. Displays how younger people view older people 4. Displays the role that teachers have in the novel 5. Displays the role that adults have in the novel Mr. Spencer's social standing, according to Holden, affects every aspect of Mr. Spencer's life. Mr. Spencer being a teacher affects him because to Holden it means he settled for an average job. Mr. Spencer living on the different side of town means he is poor, struggling, and unhappy to Holden. 2. Mr. Spencer's Characteristics & Traits 4. How Does Mr. Spencer Affect Society in the Novel 1. Very old 2. Lecturer 3. Genuinely cares for his students 4. Married 5. Wise Mr. Spencer is the history teacher to Holden Caulfield, the main character. He is a teacher at Holden Prep. He tried to help Holden be more academically involved and to try and get him to care about school. He lectures Holden and Holden respectfully listens. He is mentioned in Chapter 1 and 2 but offers a very important viewpoint. 3. Details about Mr. Spencer 9. Conclusion / Final Thoughts 7. Supporting Quotes 6. Mr. Spencer Affecting the Rest of the Novel 1. Who is Mr. Spencer? Mr. Spencer 1. Aesthetically displeasing. 2. White, hairless legs 3. Ratty bathrobe, pills, and the smell of Vicks Nose Drops 4. Not attractive 5. Unhip 6. Holden is very disgusted with Mr. Spencer's appearance The Catcher in the Rye 5. Mr. Spencer's Effect on the Main Character Relationships
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