Character Analysis: Holden Caulfield Holden Caulfield was one of a kind. Everything about him from his physical appearance, to his personality, to his actions was unique. His diversity set him apart from the rest of the crowd. Holden’s appearance was not very different. He was the typical 16-year-old boy. He explains his age by stating “I was sixteen he (Ackley) was eighteen”(21). He was about 6’2” tall and had a crew cut. He had gray hair only on the right side of his head, which would be his one unique physical characteristic. His personality was very unique however. “I am the m