The Catcher in the Rye
Who is the antagonist in The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger?
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I think that Holden is ultimately his own antagonist. His judgmental cynicism usually gets the better of him. Holden's negativity gets in the way of him forming meaningful relationships.