Stradlater

Stradlater is a character from J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye." He is a student at the same prep school as the protagonist, Holden Caulfield. Stradlater is often portrayed as confident, somewhat self-assured, and concerned with his appearance and social status. He is depicted as popular and somewhat superficial, focusing on appearances and personal grooming. His interactions with Holden reveal aspects of teenage identity, peer relationships, and the superficial societal values of the time. Overall, Stradlater serves as a foil to Holden, highlighting themes of authenticity versus superficiality.