The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger

Also prevalent in section two is his interactions with others.  He first meets Mrs. Morrow who he claims to like, yet he still lies to her and offers her a fake name.  This doesn't really make sense, but maybe it has something to do with his mental problems.  Chapter ten also includes the first real description of Phoebe, Holden's younger sister.  Holden really seems to like her, which is a nice treat for the audience who has to constantly listen to his complaining about other people who he changes his mind about liking.  He also goes on to meet the three women at the bar who are all stupid to New York City.  He is also very immature when talking to these women--"I"m big for my age" (Salinger, page 72).  He wants to prove himself to them as well because he is after-all only seventeen and can dance well for his age.
      Don't even get me started on the prostitute!  I just could not follow his thought process in this situation because he seems to want her in the elevator, but then when she comes, he changes his mind.  That was annoying, and then he actually paid for her when nothing happened.  That was just weird--the whole chapter.