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ALEXIS ARNELL
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
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
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
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
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
LOSS OF INNOCENCE FOR IDENTITY
Rock n’ Roll -Rebellion
Expectations of adults grew
Developed fashions
Control of themselves-dating
More rules-Dress codes
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