A Perfect Day for Bananafish

The characters in A Perfect Day for Bananafish had several similarities to the Catcher In the Rye.

Seymour Glass was a bit like Holden. They both see the world in a rather imaginative way, and sometimes seem to be taunting their peers with their actions and humor. They can both be disappointed by people who don't understand them, leading to depression. Also, neither of them are accepted by society due to their issues and odd personalities. However, Seymour seems even more out of touch with the world and has less control over himself than Holden.
Muriel reminded me of Sally. She is worldly and materialistic, seems to care about her image and popularity, and can be "phony" just like Sally. They both wanted a perfect - but unattainable - life. Sybil Carpenter was a little like Sally as well, but also a bit like Phoebe. She was honest and had a childish manner, but she was more petty and less understanding than Phoebe. Muriel's mother is can be compared to Holden's mother, as they both worry - often for good reason. Lastly, even the psychologist in the hotel was like Luce and his psychoanalyst father: both may be intellectual, but were unhelpful to the main characters.