Read the following passage from "The Catcher in the Rye" and select the best evidence to support the statement that Holden thinks older people are set in their ways and unwilling to change.
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Excerpt 2 (blue) would provide the best evidence to support the statement that Holden thinks older people are set in their ways and unwilling to change.
To determine the best evidence that supports the statement that Holden thinks older people are set in their ways and unwilling to change, we would need to read the provided excerpts. Could you please provide those excerpts for analysis?
I apologize, but as an AI text-based bot, I cannot read or analyze specific passages from books. However, I can provide a general answer to your question.
In "The Catcher in the Rye," Holden Caulfield often expresses his frustration and disillusionment with older people and their unwillingness to change. The best evidence to support this statement would be the passage or excerpts in which Holden directly mentions or criticizes older individuals for being set in their ways.
Without the specific passages, it is not possible to select the best evidence. However, you can look for instances where Holden shows frustration with excessive conformity, traditional values, or the inability of adults to understand him and the world around them. These passages are likely to highlight Holden's belief that older people are resistant to change and are stuck in their ways.