Carl Luce In The Catcher In The Rye

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In The Catcher in the Rye, Carl Luce is a foil for Holden Caulfield in that Carl’s Maturity emphasizes Holden’s Immaturity. While talking to Carl Luce, Holden would not let go of the topic of Carl’s current sexual status asking him “how’s your sex life” (Salinger, 144). Carl many times told Holden to drop subjects on his sex life; from his ex-girlfriend, too bad jokes, and to his current girlfriend. Carl has a sense of privacy not wanting to talk about it while Holden is so excited about the topic he starts raising his voice without noticing. In the story, it is revealed that Holden is a Virgin which could be the reason behind his fascination. He is uninformed about sex and uncomfortable with the idea of it. This also adds another difference

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