“Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.”

     Probably the most powerful quote within the novel, this probably sums up exactly what Holden is going through. At the beginning of the novel he tries to play the game of life by his own rules, and is unsuccessful by doing so. Throughout the story, however, he learns in order to succeed in life, he needs to be more responsible. I believe he finally realizes that when his sister wishes to move out west with him. He realizes he's setting a bad example for his little sister, and I think thats the turning point of the novel.