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The Loss of innocence of youth in America’s Postwar Era. 1950 Teens vs. Holden Caulfield. Nicole Feoli. 1950’s Teenagers. Rock n’ roll Elvis Presley Bright clothing for women Greaser clothing for men Leather jackets& Jeans Rule breakers Slang Smoking Relationships.
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The Loss of innocence of youth in America’s Postwar Era.1950 Teens vs. Holden Caulfield Nicole Feoli
1950’s Teenagers • Rock n’ roll • Elvis Presley • Bright clothing for women • Greaser clothing for men • Leather jackets& Jeans • Rule breakers • Slang • Smoking • Relationships
Holden’s Childhood • Non- intelligent • Kicked out of Pency • Immature • Sex • Hypocrite • Troublesome • Imagination • Asking questions
Holden’s adulthood • More mature • Cares for children • Protective • Wouldn’t take advantage of people • Wouldn’t take his sister’s money • Helped tie girls skates • More respectful • Aware of his actions
Motifs and symbols • Ducks • Childhood • Pond • Childhood vs. adulthood • Red hunting hat • Museum • No change
Holden’s loss of innocence • Breaking rules • Smoking • Drinking • Kicked out of school • Failing grades • Inappropriate language
Loss of innocence of teens in the 1950’s • Dating before marriage • Rebellious • Broke rules • Listened to Rock’n’ roll • Clothing • Leather jackets and jeans • Bright clothing and skirts • Slang
Finding ones identity and transitioning into adults • Responsibilities • Maturity • Living on your own • Finding new jobs • Clothes