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In J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield is faced with many obstacles. The most difficult obstacle Holden must overcome is his journey from childhood into adulthood. Through Holden visiting the Museum of Natural History, wondering where the ducks from the frozen pond went, and watching his younger sister Phoebe on the carousel, he transforms into a man. Upon Holden Caulfield’s return home from Pencey Prep, he stops by the Museum of Natural History. Holden had loved the museum since childhood, because it was the same each time he went. His dream is to live in a world without change, where everything is eternally fixed. During his time at the museum, Holden realizes that he may not like it as much as he used to. He sees that every time he goes to the museum it has not changed but he has. Holden is afraid of growing up and becoming a “phony” adult. He thinks that almost every adult is a sell out and constantly criticizes them throughout the entire novel. His