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Finding an identity and achieving discipline are key in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Emily Payne. Identity of 1950’s Teenagers . Rock-n-Roll Alan Freed Beat Movement Greasers and Preps Expulsion from school “Heavy Petting” Social Dances. Holden’s Childhood.
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Finding an identity and achieving discipline are key in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Emily Payne
Identity of 1950’s Teenagers • Rock-n-Roll • Alan Freed • Beat Movement • Greasers and Preps • Expulsion from school • “Heavy Petting” • Social Dances
Holden’s Childhood • Pencey Prep School • Relies on parents • No money earned • Jane Gallagher • Hypocrite • Red Hunting Hat
Holden’s Adulthood • Nuns • Collection • Romeo and Juliet • Prostitute • Drinking • Dates • New York • Concern from Phoebe • Smoking
The Red Hunting Hat • Safety Blanket • Patience and control • Giving to Phoebe • Gave up childhood • Phoebe gives back • Not ready for adulthood
Loss of Innocence: Holden • Getting prostitute • Running away from school • Drinking • Getting in fights • Trouble with Marmalade
Loss of Innocence: 1950’s Teenagers • “Devil’s Music” • Defiance • Nonconformity • Expulsion • Dancing • Open talk of sex • Rock-n-Roll
Childhood to Adulthood: Personal View • Discipline and patience • Defining yourself • Independent • Making money • Make smart decisions