I think that Holden might be "yellow" in this instance. There is much to indicate that Holden contradicts himself so much that he lacks the moral certainty and fortitude to effectively embrace pacifism. Yet, even if this is put aside and we take a leap to presume that Holden is a pacifist, his analysis about how he would not effectively confront the glove thief is not rooted in a set of pacifist philosophical beliefs. Rather,.