Despite his dislike for Ackley's behavoir, how does Holden demonstrate sympathy for him in this chapter?
Holden feels sorry for Ackley because Ackley is kind of a mess. Even though Ackley doesn't have stellar behavior, Holden understands. Ackley has sinus trouble, pimples, bad teeth, halitosis and gross fingernails and Holden knows that must be hard.
Also, Holden demonstrates sympathy for Ackley by inviting Ackley to go to the movies with him and Mal Brossard because he knows that Ackley never has anything to do on Saturday nights. He invites Ackley and feels sympathy for him because Ackley is a foil for Holden. He is just like Holden in the way that he doesn't have the friendliest personality and is a bit of an outcast. Meaning, Holden may be feeling sorry for himself.
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