Why didn't Holden want to have sex with Sunny?

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,solicits a prostitute named, who comes to his hotel room and begins undressing. Instead of
having sex with Sunny, though, Holden hesitates and makes up an excuse to avoid sex by telling
her that he has recently had an operation on his "clavichord." Holden's excuse is
ridiculous, and he proceeds to get into an argument regarding the amount of money he owes Sunny
for her time. Holden's refusal to engage in sex with Sunny aligns with his character and should
come as no surprise to the reader. Although he describes himself as "quite sexy,"
Holden is notorious for not acting on his beliefs and continually contradicts himself. The real
reason Holden does not have sex with Sunny is because he is still an inexperienced, innocent
child, who is more afraid than he is curious. Holden's mind is in another place, and he is not
genuinely attracted to Sunny. He is also deeply depressed and seeking companionship more than he
is seeking a sexual partner. Overall, Holden does not...