What do you think of the ending? How does it help to develop the message of the text?

I think the ending of the book is a true revelation of who Holden really is as a character, J.D Salinger reveals to the audience Holden has matured as a person and is on a venture to live on his own. This was a problem previous that Holden did not want to face but had to face the harsh reality of it. J.D really shows the audience who the Catcher in the Rye really is which i really like as well as how Holden grows up as a character and defeats his mental illness.

The message of the text is developed by Holden's maturity and is a complete juxtaposition to how Holden was at the start of the book. J.D is messaging to the audience Holden is done being a child and is now ready to embark on his journey of adulthood. Also when the actual meaning of the Catcher in the Rye is introduced is really creates the message of who Holden really is, as an innocent man caring for children.