I am impressed with your recall abilities. I vaguely remember the connection between the story and the deranged behaviors of Chapman and Hinkley. Because you mentioned Holden's sister Phoebe, it occurred to me that she, along with his friend Jane, appear to be the only glimmers of light in his life. Perhaps the message that Salinger tries to highlight, through a young person's point of view, which at times can be gross, is that, to some degree, most people are "little shits" that eventually become, in some respects, "big shits". In other words, he attempts to expose the imperfections of human existence with which we all must contend. Thanks for the insight. I will finish the work and let you know how I feel about it thereafter. Have a nice day!