Holden Caufield Characterization

I would like to start talking about The Catcher in the Rye by giving my compliments to the late great J.D. Salinger. Thank you so much for this amazing contribution to American literature. The Catcher in the Rye is told in a first person narrative by the main character Holden Caufield. Holden may be described to you by some people (my English teacher) as a despicable character, but I have my own opinion. I believe that our hero, though he may seem like a terrible person, is actually terribly honest. In this book you will find a plethora of examples of Holden taking people to task for one thing or another (in his head). I believe when he says these things he is just honestly describing people differently than the frilly way we do. I formed this opinion while reading through the book and finding many instances in which Holden is very polite to people or thinks in his head that someone is very kind. The only negative thing I could say about Holden is that he repeats phrases such as: I really do and putting old in front of everyone's name that he is somewhat familiar with. Over all I could say that I really liked Holden by the end of the book weather it was his fantastic affection for his family, his irregular honesty, or his indecisiveness.
-Austin