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"Catcher In The Rye"

Character Analysis
Holden Caulfield
(Physical Description)
Holden Caulfield is six foot two inches tall. Holden is tall, thin, and awkwardly built. He has dark brown/black hair. He has a streak of grey that also contributes to the fact that he looks older then he really is. He is 16 years old but looks a lot older than his age. For instance, Holden went down to the lavender room flirts with three women in their thirties, who seem to be from out of town. Holden danced with them and felt that he was "half in love" with the blonde after watching her dance.

(Personality)
Holden makes it clear that he is undergoing treatment in a mental hospital. So clearly his personality at times is erratic. He also shows compassion and at the end of the story possible change. After buying his sister a ticket to ride the carousel that he is close to tears. That shows that at time he does have a good heart. He thinks that sex should happen between people......

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Approximate Pages: 6 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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