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Catcher in the Rye

Explain the significance of the crying woman at the movies. How does she reinforce Holden’s outlook on the world?

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Why did Holden think the woman who cried though the movie was a phony? Even though she seemed kind and sensitive for crying, she didn't care about her son that wanted to go to the bathroom, which makes Holden believe she is a phony.

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