Holden having the ability to text his friends would minimally change the text of Catcher in the Rye. Texting would of course make communication much easier for Holden, because he doesn't need someone to pick up the phone in order to speak with them. He can text his friends and they can respond when they have the time. However, Holden always has the capability to contact his friends, but often does not because he simply does not feel like it. This makes it seem as though the plot would not change with the ability for Holden to text, because even if texting made contact a little easier, Holden still most likely would not feel like taking the time to text anyone. The reader easily notices from the beginning of the novel that Holden acts rude