- In this citation from the novel, is it very clear that Holden is very out of touch with reality. He forms the idea in his mind to run away with a girl, Sally, whom he has only known briefly.
- To Holden, the ideas he formulates in his mind seem intelligent and well thought out, however he evidently has not taken the time to think about the repercussions or outcome of any of the 'brilliant' ideas he has come up with
- The idea is clearly very unrealistic and for Holden to have true belief in the idea is evidence of the fact that he has problems with coming to terms with reality, trying desperately to escape in any way that he can.
- It is certain that Holden struggles with the notion of change- things that he used to love in the world around him are beginning to change, much to his dismay, and Holden will do anything in his power to avoid this.
- Rather than facing the changes and differences occurring, Holden chooses to run as far away from them, hoping this will serve as some sort of a solution to his problems