Often in literature characters, through different experiences, undergo changes which enable
             them to grow. In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, the author J.D. Salinger portrays Holden as a
             confused adolecent. The author conveys Holden's inner growth through specific incidents.
             When Holden is expelled from Pencey he grows and developes a new attitude towards his family.
             After meeting with a prostitute Holden becomes more mature when he realizes that sex does not
             fill the gaps of lonliness. Finally when Holden is reunited with his sister Phoebe he realizes that
             the innocence of children can not be preserved forever. Holden experienced inner growth after
             he is expelled from Pencey, he meets a prostitue and is reunited with his sister Phoebe.
             Holden's poor marks and attendence have lead him to being expelled from Pencey. Pencey,
             Holden felt was crammed with phonies. " It was one of the worst schools I ever went to , it was
             full of phonies." (67) Holden was always depressed and distressed at Pencey. " I felt like
             committing suiside." (107) . Without any sense of direction in his life Holden seeks advice from
             from one of his old teachers, Mr. Spencer. During his visit with his former teacher , Holden is
             told by Mr. Spencer that " Life is a game boy. Life is a game one plays according to the rules."
             (8). Holden feels that life is a game only if you are on the side where all the hotshots are,
             otherwise there is no game. Holden's lonliness forces him to cotact past friends. After meeting
             with a few of his old friends Holden is left feeling unfulfilled. Holden decides to return home to
             be with his family when he recalls memories of Phoebe. Phoebe was always very devotedly
             attached to Holden. "She likes me a lot . I mean she
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