The Loss of innocence of youth in America:
1950’s Teenagers & HoldenAlexis Trumbetti
1950’s TeenagersListen to Rock ‘n’ RollInfluenced by starsRebelliousRelationshipsSlangMore independenceA lot of rulesDifferent Fashion
Holden’s ChildhoodLonelyConfused about feelingsDifficultConstant LiesJudges everyone he doesn’t knowPhoninessAsked about ducksGoing to the museum
Holden’s MaturityDrinking/SmokingSwearingHelps little girl with skatesLiving on his ownDidn’t take his sisters moneyCares a lot about his little sisterTakes time to be with PhoebeSexual interests
SymbolsDucks & the Pond
Questions about ducks shows childhoodHates ChangeFrozen Pond- half solid, half liquid
Holden: an adult but still a childRed Hunting Hat
Used for comfortConnects him to his siblings
Red- color of sibling’s hair
Holden’s Loss of InnocenceLosing his brotherFailing/Kicked out of different schoolsLanguage toward everyoneBreaks rule
SmokingDrinking
Wants to be the catcher in the rye
Loss of Innocence through the 1950’s TeenagersRock MusicGreaser Looks
Greased HairLeather Jackets
Teens dating before marriageUse of slangBroke parent’s rules
Transformation from Childhood to AdulthoodMore Independent
Make your own choicesDon’t rely on someone else
Become more matureBecome responsible for your actions
Become your own person
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