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Alexis Arnell

This piece explores the complexities of teenage identity in the 1950s, highlighting popular leisure activities such as roller skating and drive-in movies, alongside evolving fashion trends like pleated skirts and leather jackets. It discusses the rigid family values, societal expectations, and the influence of church on youth behavior, including curfews and dress codes. The narrative examines the transformation of characters like Holden Caulfield, who grapples with loneliness, fear of adulthood, and rebellion against societal norms, ultimately reflecting on loss of innocence and self-discovery.

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Alexis Arnell

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  1. Alexis Arnell

  2. Teenagers identities in 1950’s • Leisure Activities became popular • Roller skating • Drive-In Movies • Fashion styles were devolved • Pleaded skirt • Leather Jackets • Family Values and standards were set in place • Church on Sundays • No cursing in front of parents • Teenagers had many rules • Curfew • Girls could not wear pants

  3. Holden’s Childish traits • Allies death- being lonely • Scared of becoming an adult • Does things without expecting consequences • Hates Phonies but he is one • Doesn’t want responsibility • Didn’t like change • Duck and the lake

  4. Holden’s Adulthood traits • Thinks he can do whatever he wants- freedom Drink, smokes, talks about sex • Adulthood meant more responsibility • Doesn’t like death- uncomfortable • Talks about the lake which symbolizes adulthood • Doesn’t think about the Future

  5. You’re a Lonely Phony The word Phony occurs every chapter Uses Phony to cover up true feelings- childish Thinks all Adults have something to hide Maurice Talks about loneliness from his brother who died

  6. Transformation • Acts like someone else Drinks, smokes, talks about sex • Gives his hat to Phoebe, tries to take a step • Goes to the New York City by himself • Finally thinks about his future • Mad about the cursing on the wall

  7. Loss of Innocence for Identity • Rock n’ Roll -Rebellion • Expectations of adults grew • Developed fashions • Control of themselves-dating • More rules-Dress codes

  8. Moving on in Life • Making mistakes and learning from them • Gaining Responsibility • Going through new experiences-driving • Developing your own style • Creating Standard for yourself • Working through hard experiences-school

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