In J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield is in between childhood and adulthood. He is in denial of growing up and afraid of losing his innocence. Throughout the novel, Holden seeks out people who have made an impact on his life to accept him and his problems. Very few understand his mindset and tell him to just grow up. Holden desires acceptance and understanding but is rejected by Mr. Spencer and Ackley, but later receives approval from his little sister Phoebe. The novel opens with Holden returning from New York with the fencing team a few days before Christmas break. He had been kicked out due to failing all but one of his classes and goes with the only teacher he likes, Mr. Spencer. He hopes to have someone
