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Who does holden call a phony?

Holden calls many people phonies in the novel _The Catcher in the Rye_. Some of these people include:

* His classmates at Pencey Prep

* His roommate, Stradlater

* His teachers

* His parents

* His sister, Phoebe

* Himself

Holden believes that these people are all fake and hypocritical. He feels like they are always wearing masks and pretending to be someone they're not. Holden is attracted to people who are genuine and honest, even if they are not always perfect.

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