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Teenagers of the ‘50s. By Christopher Dillon. T eenagers of the 1950’s were unique to any other generation before . The 1950’s Teenager. Listened and danced to rock n’ roll Rebelled against their parents Unique fashion Drive Ins. Holden’s Childhood. School Not successful in school
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Teenagers of the ‘50s By Christopher Dillon Teenagers of the 1950’s were unique to any other generation before
The 1950’s Teenager • Listened and danced to rock n’ roll • Rebelled against their parents • Unique fashion • Drive Ins
Holden’s Childhood • School • Not successful in school • Unsure about life • Questions a lot of things • Against change • Lies
Holden’s Adulthood • Lives on his own • Smokes • Drinks • Goes to bars and nightclubs
Phony • Holden and most adults are criticized for being phony • Conformity leads to being phony • Everyone is a little phony in order to fit in
Holden’s Loss of Innocence • Leaves his school • Drinks • Smokes • Tries to live on his own
A 1950’s Teenager’s Loss of Innocence • Dating • Smoking • Having sex • Rebelling against parents
Transitioning into Adulthood • Taking on more responsibilities • Home of your own • Work for your necessities