What is the basis of Holdens constant lying in Catcher in the Rye?

Answer 1

Actually, he never says. He freely tells the therapist (the reader) that he is "the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life", but does not elaborate on why he does this.

Answer 2

Holden Caulfield's constant lying in "The Catcher in the Rye" can be attributed to his deep-rooted feelings of alienation and vulnerability. He often fabricates stories to protect his own fragile sense of self and as a defense mechanism against a world that he perceives as phony and inauthentic. His lies serve as a way to cope with his inner turmoil and create a barrier between himself and the society he feels disconnected from.