Catcher in the Rye

Question

What did Holdebn mean when he said that Mr. Vinson had intelligence but not much brains?

Asked by Norma B #693351 on 12/9/2017 1:21 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 12/9/2017 2:10 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/9/2017 2:10 AM

Holden was referring to the fact that although Mr. Vinson was an educated man, he lacked common sense.

The Catcher in the Rye