The Catcher in the Rye

What is the central conflict in the book?

What is the central conflict in the book?

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The main conflict in the novel is Holden's battle within himself. He has a distinct desire to connect with others, and yet, he also wants to drive them away..... to turn his back on the rest of the world and define them as phonies.

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