The Catcher in the Rye

Based on Holden's language and tone, how do you think he feels about Pencey Prep?

Be sure to inclide specific key words Holden used to express his thoughts.

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Holden doesn't like anything about Pencey Prep.

"They don't do any damn more molding at Pencey than they do at any other school. And I didn't know anybody there that was splendid and clear-thinking and all. Maybe two guys. If that many. And they probably came to Pencey that way."

"It was a terrible school, no matter how you looked at it...."

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The Catcher in the Rye