The Catcher in the Rye, An Analysis
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The way Holden admits that he is the "most terrific liar" is a pertinent idea, for his paranoia reaches beyond making others believe his misrepresentation. It is arguable if people such as Mr. Spencer actually believe Holden's lies. However, it is clear that Holden's lying skills is evident in his own mind. Though he claims others to be phony or fake, Holden does not realize that he could be exactly the kind of person he loathes. In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield lies a lot because he has psychological problems, likes to mock others, and avoids talking about his true feelings.
Holden is currently in a mental institution of some sort right now, which lets the reader know that he has serious issues that need to be addressed. "I'm not going to tell you my whole goddam autobiography or anything...