At which New York terminal does Holden spend a night after leaving Mr. Antolini's home?

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At which New York terminal does Holden spend a night after leaving Mr. Antolini’s home? Holden spends the night at Grand Central Terminal.

After the disturbing late-night episode at Mr. Antolini’s apartment, Holden leaves abruptly and wanders through Manhattan. He becomes physically ill, loses his balance, and eventually goes to Grand Central, where he sleeps on a bench in the station’s waiting area.

This scene marks a sharp decline in Holden’s ability to manage himself. He is exhausted, frightened, and increasingly detached from ordinary routines. The terminal provides temporary shelter, but it is also a public, impersonal place that reflects his isolation during the final New York chapters.

The wording can cause a minor mix-up because the novel commonly refers to the location as Grand Central Station, while the complex’s official modern name is Grand Central Terminal. They identify the same major Manhattan transportation hub. It should not be confused with Pennsylvania Station, another New York rail terminal that appears in many travel and literary references.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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