According to Psychology Today , “ People are affected by what we do if they just see or hear about our actions. Our actions influence the behavior of others, even though they are not aware of the effect that our actions have had on them” ( Art Markman) .The action of others is a major concept in the novel, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger. In this novel , a various amount of minor characters emphasize the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character , Holden Caulfield. Jane Gallagher , Phoebe Caulfield , and Allie Caulfield all have an impact on the actions and characteristics of Holden that the other characters in this novel do not. Jane , Phoebe , and Allie bring out a different part of Holden , that ultimately connects back to the actions and characteristics of who Holden really is .
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Holden actually likes Jane and really wants something more with her than just sex. Holden states, “ Yeah, she wouldn't move any of her kings . . . She just liked the way they looked when they were all in the back row . Stradlater didn't say anything . That kind of stuff didn't interest most people” ( Salinger 41 ) . Holden appreciates Jane for who she is . Jane is a character that is associated with Holden’s childhood. Not only does she represent childhood , but also innocence . Salinger shows us that Jane is an important aspect against Holden's movement towards innocence. Holden refers to the memory of him and Jane playing chess because it is a reminder of the innocent qualities he had during his past . The way he describes this very small details , shows that he cherishes the few times he has had with her . Since Jane is one of the only connections Holden has to innocence , he will never fail to remember Jane . Which means he will never forget the few good times he had during his childhood
Holden actually likes Jane and really wants something more with her than just sex. Holden states, “ Yeah, she wouldn't move any of her kings . . . She just liked the way they looked when they were all in the back row . Stradlater didn't say anything . That kind of stuff didn't interest most people” ( Salinger 41 ) . Holden appreciates Jane for who she is . Jane is a character that is associated with Holden’s childhood. Not only does she represent childhood , but also innocence . Salinger shows us that Jane is an important aspect against Holden's movement towards innocence. Holden refers to the memory of him and Jane playing chess because it is a reminder of the innocent qualities he had during his past . The way he describes this very small details , shows that he cherishes the few times he has had with her . Since Jane is one of the only connections Holden has to innocence , he will never fail to remember Jane . Which means he will never forget the few good times he had during his childhood