2.  Dating  Creation of Rock ‘ Roll  Elvis Presley  New fashions  New cars  Large allowances Identity of a 1950’s teenager

3.  He runs away from school  Spending the money his parents gave him  Spends money recklessly Holden’s childhood

4.  Smokes a lot  Drinks a lot  Bought a room at a cheap hotel  Made his own decisions Holden’s Maturity

5.  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

6.  Tried to make his way in the world Holden’s attempt into an adult

7.  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

8. Personal View