Phoebe Caulfield, Holden's younger sister in "The Catcher in the Rye," is only 10 years old.
Phoebe is Holden's little sister.
her childhood and innocence
a catcher in the rye
her childhood and innocence
Catcher in the Rye is what Holden tells Phoebe he wants to be when he gets older. He will save kids from falling when they are playing by a cliff.
Hope, Youth, Innocence
Holden's younger sister.
Phoebe's brother Holden Caulfield taught her to dance in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. He promised to take her to the zoo so they could dance together when she got tired.
Little Shirley Beans is what it was called
One subplot in "The Catcher in the Rye" involves Holden's relationship with his younger sister, Phoebe. Through his interactions with Phoebe, the reader gains insight into Holden's character, his emotions, and his desire to protect children from the harsh realities of adulthood. Phoebe serves as a symbol of innocence and represents Holden's longing for a sense of stability and connection in his life.
Hazel Weatherfield is a female, kid detective that Holden's little sister, Phoebe, writes about. Phoebe writes these stories but never finishes them.
Holden tells Phoebe that he wants to be a catcher in the rye, standing in a field of rye and catching children before they fall off the cliff. This symbolizes his desire to protect children and preserve their innocence and purity from the corruption and phoniness of the adult world.