Mikayla Measey
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THE TRANSITION FROM CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD OCCURRED AS TEENAGERS
IN THE 1950’S, SUCH AS HOLDEN CAULFIELD, EMERGED THEIR OWN
IDENTITIES THROUGH SELF-EXPRESSION AND NEW FOUND INDEPENDENCE.
Mikayla Measey
Characteristics – 1950s Teenager
Generation of new beginnings
Dominated fashionGreaser and prep looks
were utilizedRock ‘n’ RollElvis Presley - “King of
Rock ‘n’ Roll,” idolizedNew outlook on life Freedom and
independenceCollege was new futureBeat Movement showed
self-expression
Holden – Childhood
ImmatureLies Overreacts in situationsExtremely judgmentalCalls everyone a phonyConstantly asking
questionsImagination runs wildDoesn’t follow through
with thingsWandering mind
Holden – Adulthood
Smokes cigarettesDrinksInterested in sex and
womenCurses all the timeTravels aloneMore respectfulCaring about his
younger sister
Childhood – Adulthood
Frozen lake represents thin line between childhood and adulthood
Holden relates to ducksDoesn’t understand where
the ducks go; doesn’t understand where he’s meant to go in life
Things are only temporary and can change quickly
Deeper connection between childhood and adulthood then what meets the eye
Holden’s POV – Loss of Innocence
Innocence is lost too quicklyWants Phoebe to stay young and innocentNotices children attempt to be mature by writing
offensive language on school walls and public areas
Cursing, smoking, drinking, and wanting to have sex
Turning his loneliness into independenceStop relying on others to bail him outLost his innocence through his experiences- Allie’s
death and getting kicked out of 4 different schools
1950s Teenager POV – Loss of Innocence
Doing your own thingWearing what you wantListening to music you
likeRebellious actionsFreedom was banned-
dances and Rock ‘n’ RollDatingLost youth through new
experiences – self-expression, new interest in dating, sexual experimentation
My POV – Childhood to Adulthood
IndependenceMaturityThinking through decisions and choicesKnowing the pros and cons of each choice
you makeGetting through strugglesPlans for the futureStability in lifeResponsibility