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When a person says "timeless", it could mean a variety of things. According to the Merriam Webster New Collegiate Dictionary, "timeless" means "to have no beginning or end, eternal; not restricted to a particular time or date; not affected by time, ageless." (Merriam 1222). When a person says the word "timeless", it could mean existing through the ages, relating to all. In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield relates to all people and their experiences. With Holden's vocabulary, sexual fascination, and attempts to enter the adult world, Salinger effectively creates a character with whom readers can relate.
Salinger relates Holden Caulfield to readers with the use of foul language and provocative wording. Salinger may even overuse the swearing in some parts in order to emphasize Holden's lack of maturity and respect. Holden says, "I damn near puked, listening to him." (Salinger 49). Holden has no respect for the people around him. He sees the phony in everyone,......

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