It also illustrates the benefits of a social lifestyle via Holden's negative interactions with many of the other characters in the book, including Mr. Spencer and Mr. Antolini, who act as the voices of reason in its favor are, however, almost entirely ignored. Salinger also conveys a message about the dangers and consequences of poor decision-making through Holden's desire to act both older and younger than his years. By combining these three elements of the novel, Salinger helps create his