The Loss of innocence of youth in America:

1950’s Teenagers & HoldenAlexis Trumbetti

1950’s TeenagersListen to Rock ‘n’ RollInfluenced by starsRebelliousRelationshipsSlangMore independenceA lot of rulesDifferent Fashion

Holden’s ChildhoodLonelyConfused about feelingsDifficultConstant LiesJudges everyone he doesn’t knowPhoninessAsked about ducksGoing to the museum

Holden’s MaturityDrinking/SmokingSwearingHelps little girl with skatesLiving on his ownDidn’t take his sisters moneyCares a lot about his little sisterTakes time to be with PhoebeSexual interests

SymbolsDucks & the Pond

Questions about ducks shows childhoodHates ChangeFrozen Pond- half solid, half liquid

Holden: an adult but still a childRed Hunting Hat

Used for comfortConnects him to his siblings

Red- color of sibling’s hair

Holden’s Loss of InnocenceLosing his brotherFailing/Kicked out of different schoolsLanguage toward everyoneBreaks rule

SmokingDrinking

Wants to be the catcher in the rye

Loss of Innocence through the 1950’s TeenagersRock MusicGreaser Looks

Greased HairLeather Jackets

Teens dating before marriageUse of slangBroke parent’s rules

Transformation from Childhood to AdulthoodMore Independent

Make your own choicesDon’t rely on someone else

Become more matureBecome responsible for your actions

Become your own person