First, Holden is someone who lets people know what he is really thinking. He does not hide what he is thinking about people even if he knows that they would not want to know the truth. When this happens, people often feel irate for knowing what another really thinks of them.

Holden's transparency can be seen when he talks with Stradlater and accuses him of sleeping with a girl that Holden has feelings for. Although in the book, Stradlater got angry at Holden, he should be happy. It is always better to know where one stands, than to have a misconception on what that person really thinks. If more people indicated their true feelings, fewer people would have psychological disorders from pent up emotions.

Finally, Holden Caufield has great qualities, such as people can learn from his actions. When Holden makes a mistake, he accepts it and moves on. An example of this is when he hires the prostitute, and then does not feel like using her. Instead of trying to get out of his arrangement with her, he just talks to her, and then pays. This indicates that even though he screwed up, and knew it, he will pay what he owes. The book also shows the ramifications f

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