Question

Holden changes the wording of the song from “If a body meet a body coming through the rye…” to “If a body catch a body coming through the rye…” What characteristics does Holden find desirable in the child singing?

Answer 1

Holden sees how innocent the kid seems as he walks along the curb. He seems brave to Holden, since the parents are walking on the sidewalk. the kid also has a good voice. and welcome to brainly Amene! if you are confused just ask me in the comments

Answer 2

Answer:

"If a body catches a body that comes through rye ..." it means that it catches the body, that is to say that it is not found but that it catches it and becomes that body. It is very different to catch than to meet. That is what the author tries to explain by changing the word "find" to "catch."