The language Holden uses to describe the adults in his world indicates that he is harsh and aggressive towards them. He used words like lousy, boring, phony, and hypocrite to describe them.
What type of language was used?
In the book, "The Catcher in the Rye," we learn of Holden who is affectionate in his words towards children but aggressive to adults. Holden was kind to children like Phoebe and Allie but he was harsh towards Bernice, Marty, and Laverne, the adults.
The probable reason for such a behavior was that he preferred childhood to adulthood. He criticized the jovial nature of Bernice and called Marty out on her insincerity and hypocrisy.
Complete Question:
Look at the language Holden uses to describe the adults he encounters, specifically Bernice, Marty, and Laverne from ch. 10. How does he view them? Give examples of the language he usesto describe the adults in his world.