Sections 3 & 4 Catcher in the Rye: points and perspectives

For this blog post, respond to someone's comments in class or talk about ideas for your research essay.
So what do YOU think? In class some of us expressed that the ending was a bit too abrupt. Some voiced their interest in looking at the ducks as a central symbol. Others said that Holden's confusion is what is most important about the book--a sort of focusing on like Mr. Antolini said, Holden's terrible fall, into depression and mental breakdown. Some said the scene when Phoebe and Holden talk about being a catcher in the rye is significant. Maybe you think the carousel scene shows his change. Or, maybe you just want to respond to what someone said in class. Whatever you want to say, just say it.