t a lot of dough, now. He didnt use to. He used to be just a regular writer, when he was home (Salinger 1). Now hes out in Hollywood, D.B., being a prostitute. If theres one thing I hate, its the movies. Dont even mention them to me (Salinger 2). The way that Holden interacts with his sister, Phoebe, and the way Allies death still affects Holden are two direct examples of the effects sibling relationships create. The relationships people share with siblings are often the longest-lasting they will ever have (Crispell 1). This idea, multiplied with the fact that Allie and Phoebe are young and innocent, is perhaps why Holden has respect for his younger siblings and considers them the only wholesome members of his family. Whenever Holden seems depressed (which is quite often) he tends to turn to his younger siblings for comfort and support. Even though Allie is no longer available for actual physical comfort, thinking of him makes Holden feel better. These ideas are shown in numerous examples throughout the novel. When Holden checks into the hotel and, while starting to feel depressed, the first person he wants to call is Phoebe but he decides not to because it is so late. "But I certainly wouldnt have minded shooting the old crap with Phoebe for a while" (Salinger 67). Holdens thoughts of Allie are shown with the fact that Holden wrote Stradlaters composition on "Old Allies baseball mitt" (Salinger 38-39). When Holden is talking to Phoebe about what he likes is a third example of his close younger sibling relations. You cant even think of one thing. Yes, I can. Yes, I can. Well, do it, then. I like Allie, I said. And I like doing what Im doing right now. Sitting here with you, and talking, and thinking about stuff (Salinger 171). From Holdens account, it is obvious that he views the older members of his family as phonies and the younger members as icons of truth and innocence. Yet trying to completely analyze how Holden truly thinks and fe...
