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Youth’s in the 1950s. Iman Morris. Identity of 1950’s Teenagers. Entertainment 1950s teens like rock n roll music Elvis Presley Teen dances -twist . Fashion Teen Boys -leather jackets -jeans -greaser Teen Girls Long skirts - Cardigans. Holden’s Childhood.
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Youth’s in the 1950s Iman Morris
Identity of 1950’s Teenagers • Entertainment • 1950s teens like rock n roll music • Elvis Presley • Teen dances -twist • Fashion • Teen Boys • -leather jackets • -jeans • -greaser • Teen Girls • Long skirts • - Cardigans
Holden’s Childhood • Annoying, he called Sally late at night brothering her grandma. • Moody(Bad tempers) • Fake • Disrespectful, he smokes in the dorm room. • Irresponsible
Holden’s Adulthood • Smoking • Dating • Drinking • Thinks about sex • Got a Prostitute
Symbol • The Frozen Lake • Water is the child because it moves • Duck is the symbol for adulthood it shows how it matures by flying away. • Ice is also the adult because it sticks there and doesn’t move.
Loss of Innocence in Holden’s perspective • Holden’s smoking habit shows he does different things to calm himself down • Holden’s cursing • He tries to date • Becomes sensitive when people talk about others
Loss of Innocence for Teens in 1950s • Disrespected their parents • Made Decisions • Got Jobs • Made their on money
Personal View • Child years seem longer - you need parental guidance - your under their watch • Teen years you start transitioning to an adult • Parents allow you to do more • You start searching for work • Become more responsible