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1950s teenagers emerge . Understanding how teenagers go from childhood to adulthood Kiah Walton Period 5/6. Teenagers and their Identity . Fashion Trends (Prep Greaser) Short curly hair & duck tail Music Rock ‘n’ roll Movies that related to teenagers Slang/ hipster talk
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1950s teenagers emerge Understanding how teenagers go from childhood to adulthood Kiah Walton Period 5/6
Teenagers and their Identity • FashionTrends (Prep Greaser) Short curly hair & duck tail • Music Rock ‘n’ roll • Movies that related to teenagers • Slang/ hipster talk • Dances hand jive, the twist, the stroll, & jitterbug
Young Holden • Holden cries a lot • Does not take responsibility • Exaggerates (acts as if he was shot) • Not serious about school • Does not know how to handle himself in certain situations (fight w/ Stradlater) • Not educated about sex • Goes to the museum and skating rink
Adult Holden • Does not want to take money from Phoebe • Smokes and drinks • Leaves his family • Loves his sister and family • Makes decisions • Thinks about sex • Prostitute
Holden's Motif • Allie • Childhood (does not know how to cope w/ death) • Damages garage • Adulthood (speaks highly of Allie)
Holden’s Loss of innocence • Childhood to Adulthood • Acting phony • Lies a lot • Curses • Running away
1950’s loss of innocence • Music • Slang • Dances • Fashion
Personal view • Going to college/ moving out of moms and pops • More responsibilities (JOB) • Having more experiences • Learning more abut your self • Being INDEPENDENT