Blog #41: The Catcher in the Rye

My favorite character in The Catcher in the Rye would probably have to be Phoebe Caulfield. She is the younger sister of the main character, Holden Caulfield. She is mentioned early on in the story, but is not actually introduced until about the end of the novel. She really brings out the best in Holden. She is ten years old, but she acts about thirty. She is very mature for her age. Holden always talks about how he loves how she is happy and care free. She is excited about the smallest things. For example, she has a Christmas play coming up soon, and she cannot stop talking about it. Holden loves her pure enthusiasm and excitement. I really like that about little kids, too. They are always excited about something and really make me excited for them. She is also always worried about her big brother Holden. She is so worried about what is going to happen to Holden when their father finds out that he has been expelled from school. She might not be so worried if this was the first time that this has happened, but this will be the fourth school he has been kicked out of. She also tells Holden how it is. She does not take any crap from him, and he really actually likes that. He likes that she calls him out on things, and tells him how it is. I think that is kind of bizarre, considering he never owns up to his phoniness. He is so quick to judge and call out others. He does not mind that Phoebe is the one to call him out, though. There is so much to love about Phoebe. She is truly the holder of Holden’s sanity. She is a very intriguing young girl. She even goes as far as to insisting on going with Holden when he leaves (Salinger 267). She wants to be there to protect him, and I think that is so sweet! She is definitely my favorite character from all of the stories I have read this summer.

Salinger, J. D. The Catcher in the Rye. New York: Back Bay, 2001. Print.