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Carley Wooden

Carley Wooden. Demonstrate the loss of innocence in teenagers in the 1950s through history and as portrayed in J.D. Salinger’s book, the Catcher in the Rye. . Identity of the 1950s teenager. Rebellious against parents and authority figures New fashions Controversial music

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Carley Wooden

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  1. Carley Wooden Demonstrate the loss of innocence in teenagers in the 1950s through history and as portrayed in J.D. Salinger’s book, the Catcher in the Rye.

  2. Identity of the 1950s teenager • Rebellious against parents and authority figures • New fashions • Controversial music • Dancing with friends • Dating/openly talking about sexual activities

  3. Holden’s childhood • Very sensitive • Doesn’t understand sex or relationships • Doesn’t apply himself; failing out of school • Doesn’t take responsibility • Contradicts himself • Has a hard time letting things go • Keeps revisiting memories • Relates more with children than adults • Complains about what is on his mind • Very easily distracted/pulled off topic • Exaggerates • Thinks spur of the moment; acts without thinking

  4. Holden’s adulthood and maturity • Not afraid to travel by himself • Orders and drinks alcohol • Acts tough • Smokes • Cares about Jane • Interested in sex and women

  5. Transformation symbols • Red hat • Buys it in New York after everyone gets mad at him • Puts it on many times during the book (usually when he is feeling vulnerable) • Makes him feel better • Doesn't care if he looks silly, childish, or corny • He thinks when he wears it he can act as tough or unique as he wants • Represents childhood and safety • Frozen lake • Still liquid underneath, but frozen at the top • Shows the line between childhood and adulthood, but not always definitive • Brings back memories from his childhood • The change bothers Holden; wants to know where and why the ducks leave, also him wondering if he is going to change • Represents the change to adult

  6. Holden’s innocence and transformation • Transformation • Beginning • Acted like a child • Didn’t care what people thought • Hypocritical • Identifies with kids more than adults • End • Wants to “catch” (protect) kids • Gets angry when kids are exposed to adult things • Realizes childhood desires have passed • Loss of innocence • Mentions/thinks about sex frequently • Independent • No longer cares about school • Smokes and drinks alcohol • Curses • Goes on a date

  7. 1950s teenagers new culture & loss of innocence • Music • “Race music” turned into rock n roll • Stars- Elvis Presly, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis • Teenagers expressed themselves • Parents were strongly against this; took strong actions • Appearance • Boys hair touching ears resulted in expulsion • Girls hair styles- typically up-dos or short with pin curls • Lively, vibrant patterns • New fashion silhouettes • Beat movement/beatniks • Open about sex and relationships • More freedoms • Rebellion

  8. Personal view • Everyone matures at their own rate; no one is the same • Slow change; hard to specifically define child from adult during teen years • Childhood • The time to figure out who you will become • The upcoming change may be scary, but it is undeniable • Adulthood • Accepting more responsibilities • Starting a new chapter of life

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