My
feelings toward Holden are quite negative to an extent. Although negative, I
like the way that Holden speaks his mind and is quite honest in his thoughts
and when he speaks to other characters. I also like the way in which Holden is
an observer and takes in everything around him. Although I do have positive
feelings towards the character of Holden, there are quite a few negative
qualities that disadvantages me in making a strong connection towards the
character of Holden. The first is that he is quite narrow minded in his
opinions and doesn’t accept the ideas of others. The second being that
sometimes he tends to ramble on in his thoughts and when he speaks, where he
tends to jump from one idea to another. The third being that he is quite
judgemental of people, and is critical of people who he sees as boring,
“phoney” and insecure. For example Holden states that Ackley behaves the way he
does because he is unpopular and insecure. Holden makes Ackley appear to be
disgusting by describing in detail about Ackley’s toenails and pimple
squeezing. Therefore my feelings toward Holden are quite negative to a certain
extent.
