"The Catcher in the Rye"
By: J.D. Salinger
The phrase above presents the emotions felt by Holden while in the presence of Jane Gallagher. Both, when together feel happiness and enjoy the time together, but when a part, are confronted by the troubles of life and challenges before them. As Jane feels separated from her family so too does Holden. Thus, each finds stability and satisfaction in each other and share in a deep connection to one another while many other characters seem to act as foils to the two of their personalities. For example, Stradlater, Holden's roommate acts as a foil to Holden in manner, personality, and interest. While Holden and Jane share in a respect for one another and others, Stradlater is characterized as someone who takes advantage of women and focuses on himself. Thus, within the webbing of characters is a ring of both similarities and differences, characters alike and foils.
"All you knew was, you were happy (Page 79)." This simple phrase draws a powerful and complex connection in connecting Jane Gallagher with Holden. For, despite their differences, the two characters share a similarity in feelings and connections.
The phrase above presents the emotions felt by Holden while in the presence of Jane Gallagher. Both, when together feel happiness and enjoy the time together, but when a part, are confronted by the troubles of life and challenges before them. As Jane feels separated from her family so too does Holden. Thus, each finds stability and satisfaction in each other and share in a deep connection to one another while many other characters seem to act as foils to the two of their personalities. For example, Stradlater, Holden's roommate acts as a foil to Holden in manner, personality, and interest. While Holden and Jane share in a respect for one another and others, Stradlater is characterized as someone who takes advantage of women and focuses on himself. Thus, within the webbing of characters is a ring of both similarities and differences, characters alike and foils. 
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