Postwar America

1950s Teenagers s teenagers wanted some recognition for their generation 0 Few television shows were aimed towards their generation 0 Children from World War II 0 Rock N’ Roll had a strong impact on the 1950s teens 0 Songs about high school sweethearts, wild parties and fast cars that were sung by other teenagers 0 Elvis Presley

Youthful Holden 0 Ignorance of Intercourse 0 Virgin 0 Asks Questions Frequently 0 Often about sex 0 Temper Tantrums 0 Childish 0 Likes to sit and pretend he cannot see 0 Calls to his mom for a joke 0 Rebellious 0 Smokes in his dorm room even though he knows it is against the rules 0 Doesn't smoke

Mature Holden 0 Smokes 0 Drinks 0 Uses profane language 0 Attends bars 0 Paid for a stripper 0 Constantly trying to get laid 0 Living on his own

Holden’s Red Hunting Hat 0 Self-conscious about the hat 0 Often doesn’t wear the hat when around people he knows 0 Demonstrate his desire to differ from the world around him 0 Helps his need for isolations 0 Hurts his need for companionship

Holden’s Loss of Innocence 0 Paid for a Prostitute 0 Experience death in the family 0 Interesting in expanding his knowledge on sexual intimacy 0 Smokes and Drink 0 Takes care of his younger sister Phoebe

Loss Of Innocence 1950s Teenagers 0 Drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes and cigars 0 Dating 0 Had sexual relations 0 Listen to Rock N’ Roll 0 Drove Cars 0 Went to dances 0 Stood out late

Personal Intake 0 Teenagers year while it isn’t necessary is a useful crutch to make the transition from childhood to adult hood