Why is Phoebe disappointed with Holden? Is it just because he left school? What does she say about his feelings for Allie? What is she trying to tell Holden? What does her attention span say about her ability to understand Holden’s crisis? Finally, is Phoebe a “phony?

This is an excerpt from Catcher in the Rye

Explanation:

Phoebe is angry with Holden's dismissal. She is sure that their father will be very upset with her brother. Holden says he'll merely be sent to a military school, if he is still around; he plans to head for Colorado to work on a ranch. Holden tries to explain to Phoebe what a terrible place Pencey is. He doesn't like anything there. But she concludes that he doesn't like anything anywhere and challenges him to name one thing that he likes.Holden tries to focus on the issue, but his mind drifts. Phoebe interrupts and repeats the challenge to think of one thing that Holden likes. It shows Phoebe's concern to elicit from Holden.