“luc” is the latin word root meaning light. of what significance is it that salinger names holden’s older friend carl luce?

The reason for that is Carl Luce is treated as a source of enlightment in a particular field. Actualy he is known to be an advisor in regard of the subjects he can handle well and how the students ask him and being enlightened about this private issue. he was an advisor in the Columbia college. he is treated as a source of knowledge