Postwar America

1. Postwar America

2. 1950s Teenagers • 1950s teenagers wanted some recognition for their generation • Few television shows were aimed towards their generation • Children from World War II • Rock N’ Roll had a strong impact on the 1950s teens • Songs about high school sweethearts, wild parties and fast cars that were sung by other teenagers • Elvis Presley

3. Youthful Holden • Ignorance of Intercourse • Virgin • Asks Questions Frequently • Often about sex • Temper Tantrums • Childish • Likes to sit and pretend he cannot see • Calls to his mom for a joke • Rebellious • Smokes in his dorm room even though he knows it is against the rules • Doesn't smoke

4. Mature Holden • Smokes • Drinks • Uses profane language • Attends bars • Paid for a stripper • Constantly trying to get laid • Living on his own

5. Holden’s Red Hunting Hat • Self-conscious about the hat • Often doesn’t wear the hat when around people he knows • Demonstrate his desire to differ from the world around him • Helps his need for isolations • Hurts his need for companionship

6. Holden’s Loss of Innocence • Paid for a Prostitute • Experience death in the family • Interesting in expanding his knowledge on sexual intimacy • Smokes and Drink • Takes care of his younger sister Phoebe

7. Loss Of Innocence 1950s Teenagers • Drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes and cigars • Dating • Had sexual relations • Listen to Rock N’ Roll • Drove Cars • Went to dances • Stood out late

8. Personal Intake • Teenagers year while it isn’t necessary is a useful crutch to make the transition from childhood to adult hood