Holden seems to be in some kind of rehabilitation center for losing his mind. He talks about some of the people he talked about which means the story was all in the past. "...I sort of miss everybody I told about."

This ending was probably the most frustrating ending I have ever read.

Chapter 25- Catcher in the Rye

Holden starts losing his mind in this chapter. For example, he feels as if he is disappearing and starts calling for his dead brother, Allie. "Allie, don't let me disappear..."

Chapter 24- Catcher in the Rye

Holden reacts very childish again when the topic of sex comes up in the story. He rushes out Mr. Antolini's house after thinking that he tried to have a homosexual approach towards him. "I felt something on my head, some guy's hand."

Chapter 23- Catcher in the Rye

Holden gives Phoebe his red hunting hat before leaving his house. This could mean that he doesn't need it anymore. This could symbolize that Holden just doesn't care anymore.

Chapter 22- Catcher in the rye

This chapter is very important because of the reference to the title of the book. "If a body meet a body coming through the rye." Holden states what he wants to do wit his life which is basically watching over children and saving them.

Chapter 21- Catcher in the Rye

Holden adores his little sister, Phoebe. He says great things about her, for being so critical to other people in the world. Holden repeats "She kills me" several times in chapter twenty one meaning he is fascinated by the way she acts.

Chapter 20- Catcher in the Rye

In chapter twenty, Holden makes another reference to the ducks. " I figured I'd go by that little lake and see what the hell the ducks were doing." He is still wondering what the ducks are doing when the lake freezes. Therefore this is significant to Holden.