Holden sees Mr. Spencer, his past history teacher to be a 'phony' person. Mr. Spencer was one of Holden's favourite teachers in Pencey Prep. Before Holden leaves the school, he goes to his house for a goodbye visit. Mr. Spencer teaches Holden "life is a game that one plays according to the rules." (Salinger 8) By saying so, he wishes that Holden understands that if he does not play by the rules, he will not be able to

Probably not realizing this fact at first, but Holden is also considered by many to be a 'phony'. A 'phony' person is one that is not truthful and fake. Holden describes himself as, "the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life." (Salinger 16) According to Holden, anyone who pretends to be something he or she is not is a 'phony'. If that is true, then Holden is also a 'phony' because he pretends to be something/someone whom he is not through lying.

According to Holden Caulfield, the theme that the world has an outward appearance but really is not is known as phoniness. Salinger characterizes many different characters into the theme of phoniness to tell his readers that everyone in the world is a 'phony' at some points in their life. Even the great critique Holden is classified by many as being a 'phony' person. The common element that all the charact

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