* Mr. Antolini: Mr. Antolini is Holden's former English teacher and a mentor to him. Holden respects Mr. Antolini's intelligence and wisdom. In their conversations, Mr. Antolini tries to help Holden understand himself and his problems, and he encourages Holden to pursue his dreams.
* Ackley:Despite his negative qualities, Ackley is ultimately a kind and caring person. He genuinely cares about Holden and wants to help him, even though he doesn't always know how to do so.
* Ward:Ward is another one of Holden's friends who is always there for him. He's a loyal and supportive friend, and he always has Holden's best interests at heart.