His cheekbones were high and wide, and strong deep lines cut down his cheeks, in curves beside his mouth. His hands were hard, w
ith broad fingers and nails as thick and ridged as little clamshells. The space between thumb and forefinger and the palms of his hands were shiny with calluses. Which technique is the author using to reveal the character?
Holden was narrating the story in a confusing and untrustworthy manner because he also was not sure who he was really talking about. He clearly did not want to put blame on a single person. It was also the author's intention to confuse the readers to give the twist at the end more striking.
Think of your personal experiences in school and in community and identify those that are important to you . Follow the pyramid-style structure and put the most important on top.
