The Catcher In The Rye

In the novel, Catcher In The Rye, Phoebe plays many important roles in Holden’s life that leads her to be his ideal person. She is a major part of Holden’s life, even though she is only a mere child. Actually, one of the reasons Holden likes Pheobe so much is because she is only a child. He is attracted to her innocence and youth, but at the same time to her maturity. She is the person that Holden turns to in his times of need or when he just wants to talk with someone. He confides in her and she is the one he goes to for compassion and affection. Pheobe also loves Holden a great deal and is always trying to set him on the right path. Throughout the novel she can be seen not only as his fun loving little sister, but as his friend, his confidante, and his mentor. She even takes on the role similar to that of a mother figure in Holden’s life. For these reasons she is very important in Holden’s life and is his ideal person.
Pheobe is the one person that Holden can ...