He has built a cynical psychological barrier around himself that causes himself to view the world around him in such a negative context. He also has rapacious smoking drinking and swearing habits, which all are intimately linked to the death of his brother Allie, who passed away from leukemia.
Holdens brother
Duck
what does holdens answer revel about him ? are you surprised by his response? why or why not
He's trying to find himself.
I do not beleive he has a specific nickname, he is almost always reffered to as Holden.
Hazle Weatherfield
Holden's friend on the wrestling team is Mal Brossard.
In 'Catcher in the Rye,' Holden has faith, although he doesn't want to admit it, and claims he is an atheist. He wants to speak to Jesus, but doesn't know how. He likes Jesus, but not his Disciples, who he believed had continuously let Jesus down.
Nothing. The Catcher in the Rye is a novel, not a polemic.
Holden Caulfield's reading favorites from "The Catcher in the Rye" in "The Catcher in the Rye" serves to illustrate his deep connection to the novel's themes of alienation, innocence, and the loss of childhood. It also highlights his desire to protect others, especially children, from the harsh realities and complexities of adulthood. This act reflects Holden's yearning for authenticity and his struggle to navigate a world that he perceives as phony and corrupt.
Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
The rye is a field!