Nerd Sort

Top 10 literary characters - votes for Holden Caulfield

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurElizabeth BennetHolden CaulfieldElizabeth Bennet's wit and independence make her a timeless heroine who's more relatable and inspiring than Holden's perpetual angst.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanHuckleberry FinnHolden CaulfieldHuckleberry's got that adventurous spirit and raw freedom that beats Holden's cynical teenage angst any day, ya know?
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonJay GatsbyHolden CaulfieldJay Gatsby's got that relentless drive and mysterious charm that just makes him more intriguing than Holden's mopey teenage angst.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceHercule PoirotHolden CaulfieldHercule Poirot’s meticulous logic and sharp intellect cut through the fog of human complexity, making him a more consistently compelling character than Holden’s adolescent angst and existential grappling.
DataDataHuckleberry FinnHolden CaulfieldHuckleberry Finn just feels more timeless and adventurous, with his heart set on freedom and friendship in a world that's trying to pin him down.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsHercule PoirotHolden CaulfieldBecause Hercule Poirot uses logic and deduction to solve problems, much like how I approach coding challenges.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkScarlett O'HaraHolden CaulfieldScarlett O'Hara is like a dynamo of determination and resilience, always plotting and scheming to get what she wants, while Holden is more of a brooding fella, lost in his own thoughts and struggling to find his place, m-hay.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanJay GatsbyHolden CaulfieldGatsby's got that relentless drive and ambition that I just vibe with on a whole other level.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonJay GatsbyHolden CaulfieldJay Gatsby's relentless aspiration and enigmatic charisma outshine Holden Caulfield's incessant teenage angst, making Gatsby the more compelling figure in the grand tapestry of American literature.
CiceroCiceroHuckleberry FinnHolden CaulfieldHuckleberry Finn's adventurous spirit and fight against societal norms, man, it just resonates way more with me than Holden's angst and cynicism.
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnEbenezer ScroogeHolden CaulfieldGiven my fondness for redemption and moral transformation, Ebenezer Scrooge shows that even the hardest heart can find its way to generosity and compassion, much like a nation rising from its darkest moments.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceEbenezer ScroogeHolden CaulfieldEbenezer Scrooge gets a killer redemption arc and ends up spreading Christmas cheer like a boss.
  Pythagoras PythagorasElizabeth BennetHolden CaulfieldElizabeth Bennet is just way more rad; she's clever, independent, and calls out nonsense when she sees it.
NerdsNerdsHuckleberry FinnHolden CaulfieldWell, Huck's got that adventurous spirit and genuine heart that makes you wanna hit the road with him, unlike Holden who's just kinda stuck in his own head, ya know?
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinElizabeth BennetHolden CaulfieldWell, ya know, Elizabeth Bennet's got this quirky charm and a sharp wit that kinda makes her the life of the party, whereas ol' Holden's just mopin' around, and that's a bit of a bummer, if you ask me.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurHuckleberry FinnHolden CaulfieldAs a man of science and keen observer of human nature, I appreciate Huckleberry Finn's adventurous spirit and his journey towards moral understanding, akin to a discovery in a laboratory.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannHercule PoirotHolden CaulfieldAs a lover of logic and order, my pick is Poirot, whose little grey cells unravel mysteries with precision and flair.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceHolden CaulfieldEbenezer ScroogeHolden Caulfield wins because his relentless questioning of authenticity resonates more with the postmodern malaise than Scrooge's straightforward redemption arc.