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"This is the same instinct that drives some of the most abused and traumatized people out there to become Psychology majors. ...Holden becomes (or wishes to become) a well-meaning evildoer."

So true. And many become therapists. I've much experience with them and found only three (of the ten) who were not; one was a genius who emphasized from the very beginning and never wavered from it, that my healing was my responsibility.

You know, that almost demands a sequel to Catcher in the Rye: Holden as a middle-aged therapist.

:) I know just the model.

A well meaning evildoer... Maybe he ends up doing more harm then help but Holden does not mean to hurt people. He is a really confused guy but certainly not evil.