Holden describes the child as "swell" because he sees a sense of innocence and purity in the child's behavior on the street, which contrasts with the phoniness and corruption he sees in adults. The child represents a nostalgic image of childhood that Holden longs for in his own life.
Phoebe is Holden's younger sister. His opinion of her is one of extreme affection/adoration. He sees her as smart and above average.
Holden decides to hitch-hike out West, and wants to say goodbye to Phoebe and give her back her Christmas money. Phoebe brings along a suitcase to go with Holden, which drives home to him the stupidity of the whole idea.
Holden sees his future as uncertain and filled with possibilities, while his parents see it in terms of conventional success and conformity to societal expectations. This conflict arises from Holden's resistance to following the traditional path set by his parents and society.
In the room where the ghost of Christmas present appears
Allie, Holden's younger brother who passed away, holds a significant place in Holden's life in "The Catcher in the Rye." Allie's death deeply impacts Holden and serves as a symbol of innocence and purity that Holden desperately seeks to protect in a world he sees as corrupt and phony.
Holden describes Spencer as looking like a burlesque comedian when he is sitting in his chair. This comparison suggests that Holden sees Spencer as someone who may appear humorous or out of touch with reality.
because he is was small
The baseball mitt holds sentimental value for Holden because it is a connection to his deceased brother, Allie. It represents Holden's struggle with coping with loss and his desire to hold on to his youth and innocence. The mitt symbolizes Allie's uniqueness and Holden's longing for a sense of permanence and authenticity in a world he sees as phony.
Scrooge sees what Christmas is like for people that are around him at the time, he also sees Tiny Tim Cratchit and is shocked to hear that he was life limited and would not see another Christmas - Now Scrooge starts to understand the true meaning of Christmas
Jane Gallagher is a character in J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye." She is a childhood friend of the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, and is remembered fondly by Holden for her authenticity and innocence. She serves as a symbol of Holden's desire for innocence and connection in a world he sees as superficial and phony.
In Chapter 1, Holden sees himself as someone who is not interested in playing by society's rules. He considers himself a rebel against the phoniness he sees around him, and he believes he is more honest and authentic than others. However, he also shows signs of insecurity and confusion about his own identity.