David Viselli

The American Teenager  Rebellion against parents Felt as if they were breaking free  Better education More went to college  Famous people influence teen fashion Elvis, James Dean, “British Teddy Boy”  Rules and Regulations Certain way to look  Logic of the teen Independent, sneaky,

Holden’s Childhood  Problems in school Got kicked out 4 times  Internal problems Lies to himself, doesn’t think of future  Phony Doesn’t like phonies, but is one  Less responsible No worries, careless with money  Time spent at the museum Was his favorite place to go

Holden as an “adult”  Death makes him uncomfortable Cant get over Allie  Different thoughts about the museum He’s changed, not the things inside  Sex and drugs Keeps asking about sex/gets drunk  Own your own Leaves his parents

Childhood to Adulthood  Death Makes him uncomfortable “Phoebe feels so old”  The Red Hunters Hat Covers up his feelings Gives it away when he grows up

Innocence lost (Holden)  Moves out west Ready to be on his own  Curse words on the wall Kids don’t know the meaning  Thinks of his future More worried about what he’s doing Fight with Maurice  Lonely  Influence of Drugs Thinks he’s old because he drinks

Loss of innocence(Teenagers)  Rebelling Rock and roll  Developed own personality “prep or greaser”  Own person Had own style and music

Becoming an Adult  Aware What going on in the world  Responsible Their YOUR actions  Independent Make own decisions  Own personality Find who you are