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His father is British filmmaker , his paternal grandfather photo-journalist.
In November 1941 he sold the story "", which featured Holden Caulfield, to , but it wasn't published until December 21, 1946, due to.
This "catcher in the rye" is an analogy for Holden, who admires in children attributes that he often struggles to find in adults, like innocence, kindness, spontaneity, and generosity.
Holden annoys Carl, whom Holden suspects of being , by insistently questioning him about his sex life.
I don't know why you girls aren't attracted to me, but I will punish you all for it.
Spencer offers him advice and simultaneously embarrasses Holden by criticizing his history exam.
I'm 22 years old and I'm still a virgin.