It is said that an average ten percent of the population are categorized under the idealist personality profile (www.advisorteam.com). There are many different traits that this fit this profile. Idealists yearn for romance in their lives. Also, often times they tend to be very giving. Finally, idealists pride themselves in being true to themselves. Holden Caulfield is an idealist. Throughout Holden's story, I noticed his constant yearn for romance. When Holden discovers that …showed first 75 words of 655 total…

…showed last 75 words of 655 total…has a desire for a real relationship in his life. Also, he is a very generous person. Finally, Holden prides himself in being true. I feel as though Holden has a reason to have pride in himself, but perhaps he could spend a little more time concentrating on what's really important to him. Holden is a very nice young man, and he should feel privileged to be categorized under the personality profile of and idealist.