Dating Creation of Rock ‘ Roll Elvis Presley New fashions New cars Large allowances Identity of a 1950’s teenager
He runs away from school Spending the money his parents gave him Spends money recklessly Holden’s childhood
Smokes a lot Drinks a lot Bought a room at a cheap hotel Made his own decisions Holden’s Maturity
The red hunting hat Smoking and drinking The ducks flight south The half frozen pond Motif/symbol of Holden’s transition from child to adult
Tried to make his way in the world Holden’s attempt into an adult
The guy could date a girl without having to marry her. Rebellion became a teen tendency Sneaking out to meet friends 1950’s teen loss of innocence
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