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Holden Caulfie ld and 1950’s Teenagers. Kelsey Baron. The Characteristics of a 1950’s Teenager. Fashionable Clothes & ways Rebels New look on life. Freedom Music Elvis Presley Idolized Expectations from parents To be educated. Holden’s Childhood. Family 2 brothers, 1 sister, parents
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Holden Caulfield and 1950’s Teenagers Kelsey Baron
The Characteristics of a 1950’s Teenager • Fashionable • Clothes & ways • Rebels • New look on life. • Freedom • Music • Elvis Presley • Idolized • Expectations from parents • To be educated
Holden’s Childhood • Family • 2 brothers, 1 sister, parents • Allie, DB, Phoebe • School • Pencey Prep • Not smart/ irresponsible; dropped out • Immature • Phony to everyone • Talked about Ackley • Lied to Ernest Morrow’s mother
Holden’s Adulthood/ Maturity • Independent • By himself • Adult-like thoughts • Smoking and drinking • Jane • Sex
Motif or Symbol Depicting Holden’s Transition • Red Hunting Hat • Allie and Phoebe • Mentions it • Frozen Lake & Ducks • Memories • Curiosity of ducks • Not completely frozen
Holden’s Loss of Innocence • Losing Allie • Language • Drinking & Smoking • Kicked out of Pencey Prep
1950’s Teenager’s Loss of Innocence • Secretive to adults • School • Boys long hair • Talk about sex • Music • Dancing • Too much rock n’ roll
My Personal Views • Nobody is perfect/ live and learn • Responsibility • Be yourself & independent