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The Loss of innocence of youth in America: 1950’s Teenagers & Holden
Alexis Trumbetti
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1950’s Teenagers Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll Influenced by stars
Rebellious Relationships Slang More independence A lot of rules Different Fashion
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Holden’s Childhood Lonely Confused about feelings Difficult
Constant Lies Judges everyone he doesn’t know Phoniness Asked about ducks Going to the museum
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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