What are some possible explanations for Holden's lack of motivation in school? Provide and discuss 4-5 examples from the novel.

AlthoughCaulfield is an intelligent adolescent, the only class he passes at Pencey Prep
is English. Holden's failing grades have more to do with his negative attitude towards school
and those teaching him than they do with his intelligence.

One possible
explanation for his lack of motivation concerns his perception of his teachers. Holden views
them as phony individuals who are more concerned about looking good in front of the headmaster
than they are about...