Holden complains throughout the whole story. He complains about annoying people or he complains about how horrible he feels. He tells us he is worried or he is depressed. Not very many happy things are sad in this whole story. He finds a lot of things that make him sad. So of course a tone of the book would be sad. He is a sixteen year old boy on his own in the city too scared to go home. But, I would have to say another tone of the book could be compassion. Holden really cares about some people throughout the book, especially his younger sister Phoebe. She is possibly the only person that can make Holden seriously happy. Holden can't get enough of her. She makes him laugh a lot and Holden loves that they can have great conversations together. But, Holden also shows compassion towards Jane Gallagher. He is upset he went on a date with his roommate. Holden knows Jane deserves better. He thinks about her multiple times. Holden thinks about how they would hold hands and how he would kiss her. He remembered random details about her like how she played checkers. This proves that he really likes her. So not only in this book sad but it also shows compassion more than once. At one point Holden even feels compassion towards Sally. He likes her so much he spits out the words "I love you." He even asked old Sally to run away with him. The tone can also be judgemental. Of course Holden judges just about everyone he meets. He can barely tolerate some people and he finds flaws with everyone. Holden thinks bad things about everyone. Of course, everyone has their flaws but Holden takes it to the next level. He hates when people talk too much or don't talk enough. He hates movies and how actors are phony. Even though it is their occupation to act as someone else. Holden thinks just about everyone is phony and he can't stand it. He judges everyone. Seriously when I say everyone I mean everyone.
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