Catcher In The Rye Phoebe Character Analysis

Siblings in particular are one of the most important relationships in life. 80% of people in the world have one or more siblings, but only 52% of people have a friendly, loving and caring relationship with at least one sibling. Phoebe is able to provide Holden with emotion support, by helping Holden search for meaning in his world, even if that includes moving to the West. Holden and Phoebe Caulfield have become closer over the years, allowing them to spend more time together throughout the years. In the novel Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, Phoebe Caulfield, a sister and mother figure towards Holden, reveals a side of him that is only shown while Phoebe is present. Phoebe and Holdens trusting, caring and considerate relationship grew overtime by the devastating death of their beloved …show more content…
Holden fears this because although his parents have been absent for the past few years, after Allies death, they still have expectations for Holden to abide by. The absence of their parents allows Phoebe to become responsible for Holden, although she is six years younger, she is smarter and more reliable when it comes to telling the truth. This is able to show the relationship between Phoebe and Holden and how Phoebe may not get as much out of the relationship because she is trying to help her brother make good decisions. Phoebe, unlike Holden is able to make adult decisions, by sacrificing her needs and wants for someone else who they love and care for. As Holden searches for Phoebe to deliver a note before he leaves for the West. As he was directed to the museum “ I kept walking and walking, and I kept thinking about old Phoebe going to that museum on Saturdays the way I used to. I thought how she'd see the same stuff I used to see, and how she'd be different every time she saw it. It didn't exactly depress me to think about it but it didn’t make me feel gay as hell. Certain things should stay the way they are ”(122). Holden realizes Phoebe is growing up,