One way in which Holden can be seen as a hero is that he stands against the negative traits of society. Holden does battle against "phoniness" and the hypocrisy that is a part of the modern setting around him. In this light, Holden would have to be seen as a hero because he tirelessly fights against a force of malevolence. Holden might not be certain of much in his life. Yet, he knows his mission as a crusader against phoniness. Another reason that Holden...
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