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Andrew Yong

The Teenagers of the 1950’s. The 1950’s was a decade where teenagers gained more independence and freedom than ever before. . Andrew Yong. A Typical 1950’s Teenager . Rock’n’roll Fashion “Rebellious ” Souping up hot rods Chewing gum in class Talking back to parents Non-formal dancing.

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Andrew Yong

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  1. The Teenagers of the 1950’s The 1950’s was a decade where teenagers gained more independence and freedom than ever before. Andrew Yong

  2. A Typical 1950’s Teenager • Rock’n’roll • Fashion • “Rebellious” • Souping up hot rods • Chewing gum in class • Talking back to parents • Non-formal dancing

  3. Holden’s Childhood • Careless • Emotional • Pencey School • Phoebe • Forgetful • Foils • Holden’s imagination • Bullet in guts • Massachusetts with Sally • Deaf-mute living near woods

  4. Holden’s Adulthood • Catcher in the rye • Helped Phoebe • Did not want to ride carousel

  5. The Museum of Natural History • Nothing changed • Except the visitors • Glass case • Holden’s life

  6. Holden’s Transformation • Ran away from home and school • Drank alcohol • Talked to many older people

  7. Transformation of the 1950’s Teenagers • Cars • Freedom • Dating • “Detested by parents” • “Going steady”

  8. Personal View • Difficult • Lose many things • More responsibility

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