Teenagers in the

1950’s

By Dionia HendersonPd 5/6 and 7

The way Salinger made Holden’s hunting hat reappear throughout the book symbolized the difficult transition he had from childhood to adulthood both physically and emotionally.

Teenagers Lost their Innocence

FashionThe Teddy Boys and Teddy Girls Dancinglots of dance shows

Musicthe beat generation.

Entertainmenthung out at malt shops Watched TV shows

Datingstarted normal dating

Holden’s Childhood The museum He doesn’t take anything serious (school) Likes to imagine that he’s in a movie beating up the bad guys.

(Maurice) likes to be fake by acting tough but he’s really scared

(Maurice) likes to make things fair for little kids or equal (seesaw in the

park) He’s a virgin He’s a liar (talking to Mrs. Morrows)

Holden’s Adulthood Drinking Smoking Calling a prostitute Wants to be on his own Loves Phoebe and Allie Likes to donate to charities

Holden’s TransitionThe red hunting hat

-symbol of childhood-makes him unique from

othersThe catcher in the rye

-symbol of kindness and what he wants to do

-shows he can make decisionsThe record-symbol of putting someone else before him

- symbol of showing love and care

Holden’s innocence lost

He curses a lot - changes because of curse word on

the wall Wants to move west Wants to be alone Wants to save children’s innocence wants to give back by giving money

1950s Teenagers innocence lost

Their dances Their fashion Their more provocative music style Disobeying their parents beliefs Their family values changed Made their own decisions

Personal View make our own decisions move on by: - leaving our parents house Put others needs in front of ours don’t whine take things more seriously Independent Responsible