What happens to Holden after his date with Sally Hayes and his meeting with Carl Luce both end badly?

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of J.D. Salinger's acclaimed novel "The Catcher in the Rye", experiences a series of tumultuous events after his date with Sally Hayes and his subsequent meeting with Carl Luce both end on negative notes. The trajectory of Holden's mental state and behavior is heavily influenced by these encounters, leading to a series of consequences that significantly impact his future. After his disastrous date with Sally Hayes, Holden's already fragile psyche becomes even more erratic. His already deep-seated alienation and contempt towards mainstream society and its conventions are heightened by his disagreement with Sally's capitalist ideals and materialistic outlook. Holden's reaction of sullenness and anger towards Sally's suggestions ultimately leads to a disastrous row.

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