Allie Caulfield

Allie Caulfield is a fictional character from J.D. Salinger's novel *The Catcher in the Rye*. She is Holden Caulfield's young sister, whom he deeply loved and admired. Allie is depicted as an intelligent and kind-hearted child who died of leukemia at a young age. Holden's memories of her influence his view on innocence and protectiveness, playing a significant emotional role in his life. Although Allie does not appear directly in the story, her presence profoundly impacts Holden’s actions and thoughts throughout the novel.