Does Holden Finally Succeed in his Dream of Becoming a Catcher in the Rye?

J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye leaves most wondering whether Holden Caulfield finally succeeds in his dream of becoming a "catcher in the rye" or not i.e. a savior and defender of the innocent. Critics have provided both affirmative and negative responses to the question, but due attention has not yet been paid to how his seemingly odd behavior toward Jane-a girl in whom he expresses