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Is Holden Caulfield a Phony?

Holden Caulfield rails against 'phonies' throughout The Catcher in the Rye — but is he one himself? This entry sets out the two positions on the question — that Holden is a phony, and that he is not.

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Holden Caulfield is a phony

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Holden Caulfield is not a phony