Holden Caulfield J.D. Salinger gives Holden a realistic voice and perspective that the reader can identify with. We are able to understand how Holden has come to view this world of his through his past experiences and reactions to life's situations. He is a very unique character that doesn't exactly fit into a common stereo type. Although he is similar to some boys his age, Holden's beliefs and values often contrast with those of …showed first 75 words of 1018 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1018 total…slightly new outlook on life. His sister Phoebe helps him to realize that he needs to look into his future and not keep running away from his problems. He begins to let his depression subside as he watches his sister go around on the carousel. Somehow watching someone he loves experience joy brings a new happiness into his life. He now believes there is a reason to be happy and that the world is not