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Navigating Identity: The Journey from Childhood to Adulthood in 1950s America

The transition from childhood to adulthood is a complex journey marked by identity exploration and the struggle for discipline. In the 1950s, teenagers navigated their identities through cultural phenomena like rock-n-roll, the Beat Movement, and social dynamics among groups like greasers and preps. Characters like Holden Caulfield grapple with challenges such as expulsion, loss of innocence, and the pressures of adulthood. This exploration highlights themes of independence, the influence of parental relationships, and the importance of defining oneself amidst societal expectations.

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Navigating Identity: The Journey from Childhood to Adulthood in 1950s America

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  1. Finding an identity and achieving discipline are key in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Emily Payne

  2. Identity of 1950’s Teenagers • Rock-n-Roll • Alan Freed • Beat Movement • Greasers and Preps • Expulsion from school • “Heavy Petting” • Social Dances

  3. Holden’s Childhood • Pencey Prep School • Relies on parents • No money earned • Jane Gallagher • Hypocrite • Red Hunting Hat

  4. Holden’s Adulthood • Nuns • Collection • Romeo and Juliet • Prostitute • Drinking • Dates • New York • Concern from Phoebe • Smoking

  5. The Red Hunting Hat • Safety Blanket • Patience and control • Giving to Phoebe • Gave up childhood • Phoebe gives back • Not ready for adulthood

  6. Loss of Innocence: Holden • Getting prostitute • Running away from school • Drinking • Getting in fights • Trouble with Marmalade

  7. Loss of Innocence: 1950’s Teenagers • “Devil’s Music” • Defiance • Nonconformity • Expulsion • Dancing • Open talk of sex • Rock-n-Roll

  8. Childhood to Adulthood: Personal View • Discipline and patience • Defining yourself • Independent • Making money • Make smart decisions

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