Fatal Attraction

      Holden Caulfield has several fatal attractions, he is constantly drawn to people with big problems. This is a problem because their problems depress Holden. One example of a fatal attraction is Holden's relationship with Jane. He was most attracted to her in her most venerable time, when they are playing chess and her stepfather intrudes. This is fatal because he tries to comfort Jane and she pushes him away, preventing their relationship from moving forward and depressing Holden, who really likes Jane. Another example of a fatal attraction is the attraction between Holden and the prostitute, Sunny. He wanted a prostitute because he wanted to look "cool" but once he meets Sunny, he is drawn to her and wants to learn about her and how she got to where she was in life out of pity. Thus Holden starts talking to her but she isn't interested in talking. This is bad because she depresses Holden and her not talking is only making it worse. So the result of these fatal attractions is that Holden's depression worsens. I think that Holden is attracted to these people because he needs a second chance at being a good person. He wasn't a good person when it came to Allie, and now he has lost the chance to make it right.