The characters in the novel really triggered emotional connections due to the way they were portrayed by J.D. Salinger. Holden was a character who one would either love or hate, in which a thin line laid in between. His apathy was incredible; he cared little to none about anything besides his younger siblings, Phoebe and Allie. Although Allie was claimed dead by the novel’s beginning, the love that Holden had from holding on to his memories was astounding. His little sister was another remarkable character not only because of the love Holden had for he but also the because of symbolism that was behind her as a connection to Holden. She was the real catcher in the rye. She caught Holden when he needed it most and his depression was slowly
