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