Nosy; tends to get into people's stuff without permission.

Irritable, argumentative and short tempered at times.

Judgmental, especially about Stradlater

One of the few people who listens to Holden.

Often rather sympathetic at times to help out her brother; covers for when Holden leaves cigarette smoke in her room and gives him her Christmas money when he needs to leave.

Very childish, even for a child, such as when she tries to run away with Holden with packed bags

Expressive: You can tell what she's feeling.

Talkative: Often engages in conversation.

At times confused, especially around Holden's inability to hold a single subject in conversation.

Presents himself as being rather grandfatherly; often endearingly addressing Holden as 'boy'.

Very matter of factly: Often presents the truth to Holden very bluntly and dryly.

Reserved: Appears to want to help Holden succeed, but knows he cannot direct him into apply himself outside of gentle verbal nudges.

Rather casual with Holden, to the point they're on a first name basis.

Similar to Pheobe in that he's willing to listen to Holden, but acts more pragmatically about it, appearing to push back when he sees where Holden could be at risk of falling.

Very indirect in his answering; responds to queries very long windily.