Human behaviors play a major role in the life of a man; however, decline in social behavior can causes the lifestyle of a person to decline. In the book “ Catcher In The Rye” by J.D. Salinger, Holden tends to show his behavior by demonstrating the external traits of a fair person: sensitivity and caring. Sensitivity is the ‘tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you’ (Google Definitions). Caring is ‘ displaying kindness and concern for other’. These mentioned traits were effectively shown by Holden although he can be a thoughtless and an irresponsible person; such examples were given when Holden was very caring about his family by giving …show more content…
That’s how I nearly fell in. But I couldn’t find any” (154). Holden recurring concern about the ducks seems to be symbolic of Holden’s desire for Holden’s sensitivity and caring personality. Holden cares heavily for the beautiful ducks that seek to exist during the cold winter, however, they do not exist anymore. Holden stresses for this reason and seems to prove his caring personality by his great immunity for animals and pets. Holden is very sensitive about the environmental security of animals that exist in a healthy manner in the nature so he offers his respect with pride. Holden complains about the in- existence of ducks in winter and demands justification for the betterment of environmental problems. In conclusion, Holden is an irresponsible person; however, he is perceived by his loved ones as a very gentle brother and a son. Holden shows his love for environmental animal security and dreams of becoming a renounced ‘ Catcher in the Rye’. These small things have led Holden to be known as a good man. To conclude with, Holden demonstrates the qualities of a sensitive and caring person even thou people perceive him as an irresponsible and a thoughtless person. He seems to prove these qualities by caring about his family and writing about his siblings with caring language. He also imagines numerous stories about his dreams and goals, such stories have been greatly proven to be very sensitive and