AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: A.show his self-awareness and complexity.

Explanation:

In this passage, the narrator (Holden Caulfield) confesses to being a liar, but he also shows that he recognizes and is troubled by this habit. His acknowledgment of his tendency to lie, even in situations where it seems unnecessary or absurd, demonstrates self-awareness. He is aware of the contradiction between his actions and his internal moral compass, which adds complexity to his character.

B.Make the reader distrust him completely: The passage doesn't make the reader distrust him completely. Instead, it shows that he has a complex personality with flaws, but he is sti...