The Loss of innocence of youth in America: 1950’s Teenagers & Holden Alexis Trumbetti

1950’s Teenagers Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll Influenced by stars Rebellious Relationships Slang More independence A lot of rules Different Fashion

Holden’s Childhood Lonely Confused about feelings Difficult Constant Lies Judges everyone he doesn’t know Phoniness Asked about ducks Going to the museum

Holden’s Maturity Drinking/Smoking Swearing Helps little girl with skates Living on his own Didn’t take his sisters money Cares a lot about his little sister Takes time to be with Phoebe Sexual interests

Symbols Ducks & the Pond Red Hunting Hat Questions about ducks shows childhood Hates Change Frozen Pond- half solid, half liquid Holden: an adult but still a child Red Hunting Hat Used for comfort Connects him to his siblings Red- color of sibling’s hair

Holden’s Loss of Innocence Losing his brother Failing/Kicked out of different schools Language toward everyone Breaks rule Smoking Drinking Wants to be the catcher in the rye

Loss of Innocence through the 1950’s Teenagers Rock Music Greaser Looks Greased Hair Leather Jackets Teens dating before marriage Use of slang Broke parent’s rules

Transformation from Childhood to Adulthood More Independent Make your own choices Don’t rely on someone else Become more mature Become responsible for your actions Become your own person