Payton Newman

Dating Creation of Rock ‘ Roll Elvis Presley New fashions New cars Large allowances

Identity of a 1950’s teenager

He runs away from schoolSpending the money his parents gave him

Spends money recklessly

Holden’s childhood

Smokes a lot Drinks a lot Bought a room at a cheap

hotel Made his own decisions

Holden’s Maturity

The red hunting hat Smoking and drinking The ducks flight south The half frozen pond

Motif/symbol of Holden’s transition from child to adult

Tried to make his way in the world

Holden’s attempt into an adult

The guy could date a girl without having to marry her.

Rebellion became a teen tendency

Sneaking out to meet friends

1950’s teen loss of innocence

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