1. Mikayla Measey
The transition from childhood and adulthood occurred as teenagers in their in-between stage emerged their own identities and took advantage of the fact that they were apart of a generation of new beginnings.

2. Characteristics – 1950s Teenager
Generation of new beginnings
Dominated fashion and style
Greaser and prep looks were utilized
Rock ‘n’ Roll was praised
Elvis Presley became “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and idolized
New outlook on life for freedom and independence
College was the new future
Beat Movement showed self-expression

3. Holden – Childhood Immature Overreacts in situations
Extremely judgmental
Calls everyone, adults especially, phonies

4. Holden – Adulthood Smokes cigarettes on a daily basis
Buys alcoholic beverages and drinks on most occasions
Interested in sex
Curses all the time
Travels alone

5. Childhood – Adulthood
Frozen lake represents the thin line between childhood and adulthood
Holden relates to the ducks
Doesn’t understand where the ducks go; doesn’t understand where he’s meant to go in life
Realizes some things are only temporary and things can change quickly
Lake makes him reminisce on his own childhood

6. Holden’s POV – Loss of Innocence
Innocence is lost too quickly and should be cherished
Wants Phoebe to stay young and innocent
Children attempt to be mature by writing offensive language on school walls and public areas
Angers him; makes him realize what Phoebe may be exposed to
Cursing, smoking, drinking, and having sex makes him an adult
Needs to find independence and stop relying on others to bail him out
Lost his innocence through his experiences- Allie’s death and getting kicked out of 4 different schools

7. 1950s Teenager POV – Loss of Innocence
Doing your own thing
Wearing what you want and listening to the music you like
Rebellious actions began to appeal to them more and more as their excitement was banned, including dances and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Lost their youth through new experiences – self-expression, new interest in dating, and sexual experimentation

8. My POV – Childhood to Adulthood
Being independent to the point where you can support yourself
Thinking through any decisions being made and knowing the pros and cons of each
Having a future