After being on his own for a couple days,Holden visits goes back home to visit Phoebe. During their conversation at home, Holden tells Phoebe, ”I told you. They let us out early. They let the whole--" (Salinger 88). Holden obviously has no reason for lying to Phoebe since he supposed to be at school around the time he comes home and Phoebe is smart enough to see through his lie. While Holden is on a train, he runs into a classmate of his mom, Mrs.Morrow. Holden tells Mrs.Morrow, "It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain." (Salinger 32). Holden could’ve just been honest with Mrs.Morrow but he decides to lie just to lie. Holde really shows signs of being a compulsive liar which means he’s very comfortable with many lies for no apparent
After being on his own for a couple days,Holden visits goes back home to visit Phoebe. During their conversation at home, Holden tells Phoebe, ”I told you. They let us out early. They let the whole--" (Salinger 88). Holden obviously has no reason for lying to Phoebe since he supposed to be at school around the time he comes home and Phoebe is smart enough to see through his lie. While Holden is on a train, he runs into a classmate of his mom, Mrs.Morrow. Holden tells Mrs.Morrow, "It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain." (Salinger 32). Holden could’ve just been honest with Mrs.Morrow but he decides to lie just to lie. Holde really shows signs of being a compulsive liar which means he’s very comfortable with many lies for no apparent