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Sally and Phoebe

       Sally Hayes and Phoebe are both very important people in Holden's life. However, they play very different roles both in how they view him and how he views them. Sally is someone who he is dating. He doesn't really seem to care about her consistently but occasionally will make comments that make it seem like he cares about her. When he goes on a date with her, he calls her a phony and acts like he is only with her because of her looks. He internally criticizes her for enjoying the theater and for the words that she uses. He does play into her "phoniness," going to a play he knows she'll like, engaging with her, and agreeing to spend more time with her. However, unlike other people who he thinks are phony, he still talks to her and seems to enjoy her company. He also shares his thoughts with her. He doesn't share his thoughts with other phonies or people he finds annoying. But he does with Sally. He begins to talk to her about his thoughts and feelings a...