Catcher in the Rye Holden liking women more than men

Holden encounters many different people, but he obviously thinks of men completely differently than women. He doesn’t seem to like many of the men he encounters, but is usually able to get along with them. He will usually say things to get on peoples nerves. The first man he encounters is Mr. Spencer, whom he is visiting. It appears that he wanted to visit him, however he continuously complains - "`You didn’t have …

…more respectful to some of the other men he met, he might actually still be friends with them. Although Holden was able to get along with some of the guys he met, the only person he truly likes and appreciates is Mr. Antolini. Even though he is able to be friendly with Mr. Antolini, he doesn’t seem to like many of the men he encounters, but is usually able to get along with them.