level of sexual maturity. In actuality this is very immature. One generally cannot discover another's sexual preference by merely looking. To presume otherwise is a sure sign of a child trying to disguise themselves as an adult.
             Holden's relationship with Luce is like that of a student and teacher's in Holden's eyes. Luce qualifies as an adult because of his knowledge and experience in the world of sex. Holden tries to portray an image of sexual maturity yet again, but this facade is dispelled when he relentlessly questions Luce about all things sexual.
             "Listen. Let's get one thing straight. I refuse to answer any typical
             Caulfield questions [about sex] tonight. When the hell are you going to grow
             Luce tires easily of Holden's questions, not because Holden is simply curious. His questions are posed so frequently and structured in such a way that it is obvious that Holden is trying to made their
             conversation seem more like one that is between two men rather than a boy and a man.
             Holden is enthralled by sex. Customary to his age, however, Holden is not yet quite comfortable with it. He sometimes tries to pass off as someone who knows what he is talking about when in reality it is just an act. He struggles to come to terms with sex and his relationship with it.
             Holden himself, his perception of himself and his feelings regarding the elderly all show his desire to stay a child. This struggle is almost definitely futile considering one must eventually grow up, or self-destruct by trying not to.
             First off, Holden's name clearly illustrates the fact that Holden desperately wants to remain a child, but must grow up. His first name is simply deconstructed and merely means 'to hold onto'. His last name, when divided into two parts, has two separate
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