1. The Loss of innocence of youth in America: 1950’s Teenagers & Holden
Alexis Trumbetti

2. 1950’s Teenagers Listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll Influenced by stars
Rebellious
Relationships
Slang
More independence
A lot of rules
Different Fashion

3. Holden’s Childhood Lonely Confused about feelings Difficult
Constant Lies
Judges everyone he doesn’t know
Phoniness
Asked about ducks
Going to the museum

4. Holden’s Maturity Drinking/Smoking Swearing
Helps little girl with skates
Living on his own
Didn’t take his sisters money
Cares a lot about his little sister
Takes time to be with Phoebe
Sexual interests

5. Symbols Ducks & the Pond Red Hunting Hat
Questions about ducks shows childhood
Hates Change
Frozen Pond- half solid, half liquid
Holden: an adult but still a child
Red Hunting Hat
Used for comfort
Connects him to his siblings
Red- color of sibling’s hair

6. Holden’s Loss of Innocence
Losing his brother
Failing/Kicked out of different schools
Language toward everyone
Breaks rule
Smoking
Drinking
Wants to be the catcher in the rye

7. Loss of Innocence through the 1950’s Teenagers
Rock Music
Greaser Looks
Greased Hair
Leather Jackets
Teens dating before marriage
Use of slang
Broke parent’s rules

8. Transformation from Childhood to Adulthood
More Independent
Make your own choices
Don’t rely on someone else
Become more mature
Become responsible for your actions
Become your own person