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Teenagers in the 1950’s

Teenagers in the 1950’s. The way Salinger made Holden’s hunting hat reappear throughout the book symbolized the difficult transition he had from childhood to adulthood both physically and emotionally . By Dionia Henderson Pd 5/6 and 7. Teenagers Lost their Innocence. Fashion

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Teenagers in the 1950’s

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  1. Teenagers in the 1950’s The way Salinger made Holden’s hunting hat reappear throughout the book symbolized the difficult transition he had from childhood to adulthood both physically and emotionally. By Dionia Henderson Pd 5/6 and 7

  2. Teenagers Lost their Innocence Fashion The Teddy Boys and Teddy Girls Dancing lots of dance shows Music the beat generation. Entertainment hung out at malt shops Watched TV shows Dating started normal dating

  3. Holden’s Childhood • The museum • He doesn’t take anything serious (school) • Likes to imagine that he’s in a movie beating up the bad guys. (Maurice) • likes to be fake by acting tough but he’s really scared (Maurice) • likes to make things fair for little kids or equal (seesaw in the park) • He’s a virgin • He’s a liar (talking to Mrs. Morrows)

  4. Holden’s Adulthood • Drinking • Smoking • Calling a prostitute • Wants to be on his own • Loves Phoebe and Allie • Likes to donate to charities

  5. Holden’s Transition The red hunting hat -symbol of childhood -makes him unique from others The catcher in the rye -symbol of kindness and what he wants to do -shows he can make decisions The record -symbol of putting someone else before him - symbol of showing love and care

  6. Holden’s innocence lost • He curses a lot - changes because of curse word on the wall • Wants to move west • Wants to be alone • Wants to save children’s innocence • wants to give back by giving money

  7. 1950s Teenagers innocence lost • Their dances • Their fashion • Their more provocative music style • Disobeying their parents beliefs • Their family values changed • Made their own decisions

  8. Personal View • make our own decisions • move on by: - leaving our parents house • Put others needs in front of ours • don’t whine • take things more seriously • Independent • Responsible

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