“But I didn’t feel like being lectured to and smell Vicks Nose Drops and look at old spencer in his pajamas and bathrobe all at the same time. I really didn’t.” Line 11 (10) I believe this quote represents Holden’s personality really well because so far he seems to really be intuitive. “Smell Vicks Nose Drops” is a very specific way to describe the smell of a room without actually seeing the vicks nose drops. This quote shows how much he pays attention to his surroundings. I think this is a significant part of the novel as he likely has to listen to a lot people lecturing him about his decisions.
“‘Well… they’ll be pretty irritated about it,” I said. “They really will. This is about the fourth school I’ve gone to.” I shook my head. I shake my…show more content… I think it's the second one. I think he did not get emotionally connected to the people on purpose, to make the goodbyes easier. Holden has not yet told us a lot about his emotions thus far but I think deep down he cares more than he lets on.
“I don’t think I’ll ever forgive him for reading me that crap out loud. I wouldn’t‘ve read it out loud to him if he’d written it-I really wouldn’t.” Line 17 (12)
Holden says this after Mr. Spencer read aloud his lousy essay paper. I believe this quote shows Holden’s maturity and respect. He has enough respect for other people to not embarrass them by reading their essay out loud. This also shows his maturity by not making someone else look like a fool for his own enjoyment. This quote ultimately makes me think that Holden would be a great friend.
“He'd be charming as hell and all. Except if some boy had little old funny-looking parents. I mean if a boy's mother was sort of fat or corny-looking or something… then old Haas would just shake hands with them and give them a phony smile… I can't stand that stuff. It drives me crazy.” Line 4
