The closing line of which famous novel begins with the words, “Don’t tell anybody anything…”?
The Catcher in the Rye
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Great Gatsby
Of Mice and Men
Fact: J.D. Salinger concludes The Catcher in the Rye with Holden Caulfield’s memorable caution: “Don’t ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.” This final line encapsulates the novel’s central tension between Holden’s longing for genuine human connection and his equally powerful fear of being hurt, disappointed, or forced to grow up. It stands as one of the most memorable closing sentences in modern American literature and reinforces the novel’s enduring themes of alienation, innocence, and emotional self-protection.
Correct Answer: The Catcher in the Rye