The Catcher in the Rye Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 7 Summary

Chapter 7 Summary

Holden goes into Ackley's room. The fight has awaked Ackley. Holden looks for the light and then turns it on. The blood on Holden's face shocks Ackley. Holden asks if Ackley wants to play Canasta. Ackley tells him to take care of the blood, but Holden dismisses his injuries, saying the blood will stop. Holden then asks Ackley if he can sleep in his room. Ackley's roommate is away for the weekend, so there is an empty bed. Ackley refuses the request, saying he cannot give Holden permission to sleep in his roommate's bed. Holden suddenly feels so lonely he wishes he were dead.

He lies down on the roommate's bed and thinks about Stradlater's date with Jane. He becomes angry wondering if they had sex. Ackley falls asleep. Holden hears Stradlater return to their room and go to bed. Holden thinks that he didn't even look around to see...
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