in doing so. It's strange how whenever Holden is expressing his feelings, he is expressing them to the wrong person . It is also unusual that Sally would actually go out on a date with Holden when it seems as if she has no interest in him whatsoever as being his good friend. With Phoebe however, she seems to have a sense of understanding of Holden and his problems and is a perfect role model for Holden to look up to, even though she may be younger. She is already showing signs of growing up much faster for her age and plays a central role in Holden's thoughts and has much influence on what happens to him at the end of the novel. In dealing with communication among other people, Holden Caulfield has a difficult time in getting along with others throughout the novel. During the whole novel, Holden seems to be always wishing to make contact with another person. Yet, his chances of making contact with people are slim, and if he does, they usually end up in conversations that become hostile. The reason he fails to make contact with most people is nearly his own fault. He is also finding the wrong things to say to people. If he can't find someone to talk with, it's often as much his fault as that of the people he meets. The only person he has managed to have a decent conversation without lying and becoming hostile is with his sister Phoebe. The reason is that he adores her so much because she adores him. As with Sally Hayes, he does not like the way she acts and believes that she is a "phony" even though he remains civil towards her. In all, Holden Caulfield is faultfinding, choosing to like only those who fall under his careful standards and disliking those who do not. His attitude towards women will change only if he decides to change the way he view them....
