Searching the few psychiatric illnesses Holden could be displaying, we ultimately found out that he may be suffering from depression. With the loss of his brother, Holden is still holding onto memories and things him and Allie use to do while his brother was alive. Whenever he sees someone in a situation that’s less fortunate then his own, he always says is depresses him. But like we said, we had to research a little before being able to give Holden a diagnosis. Here’s what we came up with.
The first thing Celeste researched was the 5 stages of grieving. Using the Kuebler-Ross model, she found that the first stage is denial. Denial includes denying the loss of someone, withdrawing from social situations, and this usually lasts for about a week or so. The next stage, anger, comes with a little more. The person who has lost someone may be angry with that person for leaving them or at themselves for thinking they may have caused their death. The third stage is bargaining. Bargaining usually includes the person trying to make deals with God to get the lost one back into their lives. “I’d be a much better person if he came back.” Stage four brings up the big one: depression. Depression over a loss can last for years. It’s an important step in the grieving process because the person has time to think about the loss and see the good side of the situation. Finally, accepting that the person is gone is the last stage. It gives the person and the other people involved closure.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an illness that usually comes after something traumatic or life changing has occurred whether it be good or bad. Sign of PTSD are: ---recurrent and intrusive recollections of an event, including images, thoughts or perceptions
-acting or feeling if the event were recurring
-intense psychological distress at exposure to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of event
-recurrent distressing dreams of the event
-physiological reactivity on exposure to internal or external cues.
Depression is the next thing we researched and think that Holden’s behavior matches pretty well. Depression is a serious psychological disorder where a person loses interest in activity, becomes more groggy and tired then usual, feels stages of extreme sadness or hopelessness, and sometimes experience thinking about suicide. Holden in the book says things about being so lonely and upset all the time, and even at one point takes it so far as to say he wanted to jump out of his window. These days, Holden would need to be diagnosed by a professional, put on medication, and attend therapy sessions to help manage his depression.
If Holden were to go through with his suicidal thoughts, even if his family isn’t that close to him, they would still feel horrible if he did decide to end his life. The impact of death on a family can go very many different ways. Here are some of the things families may go through after experiencing the loss of a member.
-Family seeks exclusion and retreats from others.
-Stays home more often does not go to the places they would normally go to when family member was still alive and avoids people as a whole. Families find it hard to talk about it even when it is the best thing to do. May avoid the subject all together. -Family members may encounter depression, anger.
- Siblings with loneliness or void. -Often family members’ room will be abandoned for x amount of years or until that use it needed. -If a family moves they may have others go through that family member’s room and get rid of everything except pics of that family member.
-Family feels no future and gets mad at every person that tries to tell them differently than what they want to hear.
Work Cited:
www.hospiceofmcdowell.org
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx32.htm
http://www.memorialhospital.org/library/general/stress-the-3.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kübler-Ross_model
Monday, April 11, 2011
What's Bothering Holden?: Andrea, Caitlin, Zach S., Jesse, Andrew
We researched 4 different disorders that seemed possible that Holden could have (Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and post traumatic depression)
Bipolar Disorder:
symptoms include severe mood swings, repeated episodes of depression, irritable mood, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, impulsively, poor judgments, outburst of anger and rage/ anxiety.
People who suffer from it have a high risk of suffering from substance abuse and other mental health problems.
Males develop it earlier in life than females.
http://www.medicinenet.com/bipolar_disorder/page3.html
Although the irritable mood, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, and impulsively match Holden, the idea of mood "swings" and having other mental health problems do not.
Holden has never been happy or anything other than annoyed in the book, so it wouldn't be logical for Holden to be bipolar.
Schizophrenia:
Schizophrenia is a split personality disorder. It is a mental illness that affects men more than it does women.
The symptoms of psychotic mental disorders include thought, behavior and SOCIAL problems. Their thinking is completely out of touch with reality.
The symptoms of Schizophrenia include:
inhibition of facial expressions, lack of speech, LACK OF MOTIVATION, disorganized speech, and behaviors.
http://www.medicinenet.com/schizophrenia/page3.htm
This matches better with Holden based on the social problems and lack of motivation that really holds Holden back.
The five stages of grief are:
1. Denial and Isolation- deny the event that has taken place; lose contact with family and friends.
2. Anger- the grieving person may then be furious at the person who did it or at the world for letting it happen. He may be angry with himself for letting the event take place.
3. Bargaining- Now the grieving person may make bargains with God wanting things to change and go back to the way they were.
4. Depression- Person feels numb and lost in thought about everything
5. Acceptance- This is when it rally his them and understands it happened for a reason and they accept it.
Post Traumatic Stress is caused by seeing or experiencing a traumatic death or event.
www.memorialhospital.org
Post-Traumatic Disorder
the symptoms include:
Flashbacks of the event
-reliving the event
Avoidance
- Numbing yourself emotionally or acting like you don't feel anything
- Having no sense of future
- Staying away from situations/ places/ ect. that remind you of the event.
- Lack of interest in normal activities.
Arousal
- diffuculty sleeping
- irratibility or outburst of anger
- exaggerated responses to things that startle you.
"Survivor Guilt"
- headaches
- agitation
- paleness
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001923/
This disorder would also make sense with Holden. He has difficulty sleeping, exaggerated responses, no sense of future, lack of interest in normal things, and headaches.
We think that Holden either has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Schizophrenia.
Bipolar Disorder:
symptoms include severe mood swings, repeated episodes of depression, irritable mood, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, impulsively, poor judgments, outburst of anger and rage/ anxiety.
People who suffer from it have a high risk of suffering from substance abuse and other mental health problems.
Males develop it earlier in life than females.
http://www.medicinenet.com/bipolar_disorder/page3.html
Although the irritable mood, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, and impulsively match Holden, the idea of mood "swings" and having other mental health problems do not.
Holden has never been happy or anything other than annoyed in the book, so it wouldn't be logical for Holden to be bipolar.
Schizophrenia:
Schizophrenia is a split personality disorder. It is a mental illness that affects men more than it does women.
The symptoms of psychotic mental disorders include thought, behavior and SOCIAL problems. Their thinking is completely out of touch with reality.
The symptoms of Schizophrenia include:
inhibition of facial expressions, lack of speech, LACK OF MOTIVATION, disorganized speech, and behaviors.
http://www.medicinenet.com/schizophrenia/page3.htm
This matches better with Holden based on the social problems and lack of motivation that really holds Holden back.
The five stages of grief are:
1. Denial and Isolation- deny the event that has taken place; lose contact with family and friends.
2. Anger- the grieving person may then be furious at the person who did it or at the world for letting it happen. He may be angry with himself for letting the event take place.
3. Bargaining- Now the grieving person may make bargains with God wanting things to change and go back to the way they were.
4. Depression- Person feels numb and lost in thought about everything
5. Acceptance- This is when it rally his them and understands it happened for a reason and they accept it.
Post Traumatic Stress is caused by seeing or experiencing a traumatic death or event.
www.memorialhospital.org
Post-Traumatic Disorder
the symptoms include:
Flashbacks of the event
-reliving the event
Avoidance
- Numbing yourself emotionally or acting like you don't feel anything
- Having no sense of future
- Staying away from situations/ places/ ect. that remind you of the event.
- Lack of interest in normal activities.
Arousal
- diffuculty sleeping
- irratibility or outburst of anger
- exaggerated responses to things that startle you.
"Survivor Guilt"
- headaches
- agitation
- paleness
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001923/
This disorder would also make sense with Holden. He has difficulty sleeping, exaggerated responses, no sense of future, lack of interest in normal things, and headaches.
We think that Holden either has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Schizophrenia.
What's Bothering Holden? By Terryl, Cody, Zach. B, Topher
The symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress are having very emotional thoughts when a name or place is brought up or when seeing picture/something which may resemble them or bring up a memory. Also people with this PTSD may feel emotionally numb, and they may loose sleep because of their harsh memories.
Also the five stages of grieving are: Denial where you say that the person is still alive. the second is anger, where you are mad at the person who died for dieing. the third stage is bargaining in this stage you relive past memories and then change your actions or what you said every time you relive the memory. The fourth stage is depression where you become lethargic and sad all the time. And the final stage is acceptance where you still miss the person but you can move on with your life and be among the living.
We think that Holden is in the Bargaining/Depression stages of the emotional process. He has re-occurring thoughts about his little brother, Allie, and lets it influence his life, and the way he converses with other people. Another reason we think Holden is stuck between these two stages is because when you lose someone who is that close to you it feels like your heart has been ripped in half. Also you feel like you can never move on because you feel like they were everything you ever had that made you happy. We think that Holden needs to get major help before he hurts himself or someone else.
Also the five stages of grieving are: Denial where you say that the person is still alive. the second is anger, where you are mad at the person who died for dieing. the third stage is bargaining in this stage you relive past memories and then change your actions or what you said every time you relive the memory. The fourth stage is depression where you become lethargic and sad all the time. And the final stage is acceptance where you still miss the person but you can move on with your life and be among the living.
We think that Holden is in the Bargaining/Depression stages of the emotional process. He has re-occurring thoughts about his little brother, Allie, and lets it influence his life, and the way he converses with other people. Another reason we think Holden is stuck between these two stages is because when you lose someone who is that close to you it feels like your heart has been ripped in half. Also you feel like you can never move on because you feel like they were everything you ever had that made you happy. We think that Holden needs to get major help before he hurts himself or someone else.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Living on your own...
Holden Caulfield states that he would like to run away from home and live alone. He is very frustrated with his passage from teenager to adult. In order to get on the same page as Holden and what he is thinking about, you too will research how feasible it is to live on your own as a teenager by outlining how much it would cost, where you would live, where you would have to work, how much you would have to make, and what you would have to buy in this scenario.
Here is what your classmates have found out:
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~TYLER, ZACH, SHANE, KRISTEN, ACE
Tyler-650
Ace- 0
Zach-600
Kirsten-500
Shane-700
When we combine how much each of us makes a month, it totals around $2450. We found an apartment located in Coralville that costs us 645 a month. We decided that Shane would take over the cost of rent, while Tyler would take care of all the utilities, then Zach would sell his $13,000 car and Tyler would sell his $1500 car, so we could pay for health insurance. We also decided that Kristen would take care of all needs that have to do with food or drink. Since Ace makes no money and has no car, she will have to get a job in order to pay for the gas that will go into Kristen and Shane’s car. We decided not to get car insurance because it seemed like an unnecessary expense. Any left over money we have we will spend on cheap second hand furniture or bring some from home. Zach and Tyler decided to split the cost of futon that cost 388.99. Tyler brought up getting a dog but he was shut down. Dogs are gross and expensive.
Over all it would be super hard to live on our own, but we could do it if we managed our money and all did our part in helping out. We decided to live in an apartment that pays for utilities so we could save money for more food, or clothes.
PAYMENTS
~ RENT—645
~FOOD—200
~GAS—128 (FOR TWO CARS)
~HEALTH INSURANCE—AT LEAST 800 A MONTH.
Here is what your classmates have found out:
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~TYLER, ZACH, SHANE, KRISTEN, ACE
Tyler-650
Ace- 0
Zach-600
Kirsten-500
Shane-700
When we combine how much each of us makes a month, it totals around $2450. We found an apartment located in Coralville that costs us 645 a month. We decided that Shane would take over the cost of rent, while Tyler would take care of all the utilities, then Zach would sell his $13,000 car and Tyler would sell his $1500 car, so we could pay for health insurance. We also decided that Kristen would take care of all needs that have to do with food or drink. Since Ace makes no money and has no car, she will have to get a job in order to pay for the gas that will go into Kristen and Shane’s car. We decided not to get car insurance because it seemed like an unnecessary expense. Any left over money we have we will spend on cheap second hand furniture or bring some from home. Zach and Tyler decided to split the cost of futon that cost 388.99. Tyler brought up getting a dog but he was shut down. Dogs are gross and expensive.
Over all it would be super hard to live on our own, but we could do it if we managed our money and all did our part in helping out. We decided to live in an apartment that pays for utilities so we could save money for more food, or clothes.
PAYMENTS
~ RENT—645
~FOOD—200
~GAS—128 (FOR TWO CARS)
~HEALTH INSURANCE—AT LEAST 800 A MONTH.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Topic 2: Andrea, Caitlin, Zach S., Jesse, Andrew
The Catcher in the Rye was a very controversial book during the 20th century and it still is very controversial today. There were many factors that had an impact on Americans in the 20th century. Some of these factors were the main character Holden Caulfield, which was a protagonist and antihero, its tone of sincerity, themes of family neglect, and the differences between teenagers and society. The biggest impact of all would have to be rebellion, and how it affects American teenagers. All of these factors impact today's Americans also. Catcher in the Rye was first published in 1951, and it is known for being read in high schools all around the country. Many children that have read this book have said they really liked it but others that have read it have said they hated it. One girl hated it so much she stabbed the book with a knife and put it on a BBQ grill and made it into a YouTube video. People who liked the book said they loved Holden's sense of rebellion and his overall character. On the other hand, people who hated it thought Holden was like a grumpy old man and could never see how he rebelled so much. Catcher in the Rye is on the list for being the third most challenged book. There are many reasons why this book was banned. The use of sexual contact, offensive language, and the undermining of family values and morals, these are a couple of big reasons why the book was banned. Parents didn't want their children reading this type of book. They believed it encouraged teen rebellion and promoted drinking, smoking, and sexual behavior. This was why the book was banned from libraries. Another controversial point about the novel was when Mark Chapman shot John Lennon and handed the police a copy of Catcher in the Rye. Inscribed in the book was a sentence from Chapman, “This is my statement, from Holden Caulfield.” Chapman was acting out because of what he read in the novel, and how much rebelling he saw from Caulfield. You can now see why Catcher in the Rye was such a controversial point in history. Many people were affected by the novel back then and you can see how many people are affected nowadays.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
http://www.associatedcontent.chttp://msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/site/todayshow/ns/today-books/om/article/162077/banned_book_the_catcher_in_the_rye.html http://msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/site/todayshow/ns/today-books
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
http://www.associatedcontent.chttp://msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/site/todayshow/ns/today-books/om/article/162077/banned_book_the_catcher_in_the_rye.html http://msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/site/todayshow/ns/today-books
Topic 3: What's Bothering Holden?
You are responsible for adding the possible psychological reasons for Holden's madman days around Christmas. Find out about the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, the five stages of grieving and loss, the impact of death on a family, and any other reason you think Holden might be failing out of school and wandering around New York City. You can give Holden your diagnosis and find out how doctors would treat him today. Would Holden be on medication?
Group posting DUE by 4PM on MONDAY 4/11
2 responses DUE by 10PM Wednesday 4/13
Group posting DUE by 4PM on MONDAY 4/11
2 responses DUE by 10PM Wednesday 4/13
Topic 2: Abby, AJ, Amy, Celeste
The Catcher in the Rye is the tenth most frequently challenged book from 1990-1999, and again in 2005. In total, it has been the third most challenged book. Most of the challenges are because of vulgar language, blasphemy, undermining family and moral values, encouragement of rebellion, and promoting drinking, smoking, and promiscuity, but with sexual content being the biggest reason. Three assassinations occurred, including Mark David Chapman’s shooting of John Lennon, with the assassin having a copy of the book on their person. This has brought up a lot of controversy toward the book.
The book also challenged many values in the 1950’s. It features Holden as an outspoken teen, which many some people can connect with. This is because he recognizes negativity in society and helps the helpless. Most teens go throw identity crisis’ where they don’t know who they are. Holden alienated himself from society, where people don’t understand and no one is truly honest. Betrayal is also a big factor. Most teen boys don’t mature as well as ladies do in high school. This book really relates to teen’s lives and the language Holden speaks is what most teens say anyway, so one can really connect to Holden. Teens in the 1950’s also thought it shouldn’t be banned because they though it related to problems they had. Many of them have similar feelings as Holden does: against the aspects of life.
When the book was first published, the publishers had strong feelings for it’s readers. Many said it reflects the conflicted feelings and emotions of teenagers. Some say it does encourage the rebellious. Other critics say Holden is being an innocent adrift in a troubled world. Others blame him for inspiring discord in adolescence.
The book also challenged many values in the 1950’s. It features Holden as an outspoken teen, which many some people can connect with. This is because he recognizes negativity in society and helps the helpless. Most teens go throw identity crisis’ where they don’t know who they are. Holden alienated himself from society, where people don’t understand and no one is truly honest. Betrayal is also a big factor. Most teen boys don’t mature as well as ladies do in high school. This book really relates to teen’s lives and the language Holden speaks is what most teens say anyway, so one can really connect to Holden. Teens in the 1950’s also thought it shouldn’t be banned because they though it related to problems they had. Many of them have similar feelings as Holden does: against the aspects of life.
When the book was first published, the publishers had strong feelings for it’s readers. Many said it reflects the conflicted feelings and emotions of teenagers. Some say it does encourage the rebellious. Other critics say Holden is being an innocent adrift in a troubled world. Others blame him for inspiring discord in adolescence.
Topic 2: Kristin, Shane, Ace, Tyler, Zach Haigh
Since 1960 The Catcher in the Rye has been one of the most banned books for many different reasons. One of the main reasons is because of the sexual content used in the book. Many parents do not wish for their children to learn about this from a book. Another reason it is one of the most books is because of the offensive language. In 1960 a teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma was fired because she assigned this book to her class. The teacher was later given her job back, but the book was still banned. In 1963 a couple of high school students parents asked the school board to ban The Catcher in the Rye and many other books. Many schools have also banned this book because many people believe the book is “anti-white”
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/162077/banned_book_the_catcher_in_the_rye.html
Since The Catcher in the Rye was published in 1951 many people have stated their opinion on the book and the role it has played in their life. Many people have said they do not like the book because it is boring and uneventful. On the other hand there are many upsides people have discussed about the book. One person said that J.D. Salinger used very good symbolism, and metaphors. Because of the offensive language and sexual content used in the book some people have even stated that this book has given them the urge to go out and do things they wouldn’t have done before. Mark Chapman who shot John Lennon, was arrested with a copy of the book. He stated that the book ,which he had signed by John Lennon earlier in the day, made him shoot John. Malcolm Jones once said about the book "any allure the book might have had as 'forbidden goods' was stripped away the day the first English teacher put it on a required-reading list."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/01/the_dead_writers_society.html http://204.232.203.158/letters/index.php?page=letters&tpl=letters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
When Catcher in the Rye first came out, teenagers had a wide range of reactions to the book. Some find Holden as a friend and can really relate to him, but others absolutely hate him and don't find him as a teenager but more as a grumpy old man with a lot of issues. The ones who like Catcher feel like Holden is going through things that are similar to them so that’s why they like it. However some teenagers hate the book so much that they even go as far as burning the book in a barbecue grill after stabbing it. I.E. Becky Johnston-Carter.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/ns/today-books
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZPaylaRp58
Book reviews for this book range from good to bad. Some people think that J.D. Salinger did a perfect job portraying the story of a teenage boy growing up. The think that the way that the author shed light on the Holden’s growing pains and muddled up thoughts were extremely descriptive and very accurate. One of the big reasons that Catcher in the Rye was so popular was because it was so believable. Many people say that they would do exactly as Holden had done in most of the situations he found himself in. They saw Holden as very relatable. However some other critics have seen Catcher in the Rye as hard to follow and very random. They don’t like Salinger’s style of writing or Holden’s constant cussing. Although some of the reviews for this book were bad, over all people liked or loved the book and could very easily relate to Holden.
http://www.allreaders.com/topics/info_774.asp
http://brhsbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/catcher-in-rye_11.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3iHnu34zKU
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/162077/banned_book_the_catcher_in_the_rye.html
Since The Catcher in the Rye was published in 1951 many people have stated their opinion on the book and the role it has played in their life. Many people have said they do not like the book because it is boring and uneventful. On the other hand there are many upsides people have discussed about the book. One person said that J.D. Salinger used very good symbolism, and metaphors. Because of the offensive language and sexual content used in the book some people have even stated that this book has given them the urge to go out and do things they wouldn’t have done before. Mark Chapman who shot John Lennon, was arrested with a copy of the book. He stated that the book ,which he had signed by John Lennon earlier in the day, made him shoot John. Malcolm Jones once said about the book "any allure the book might have had as 'forbidden goods' was stripped away the day the first English teacher put it on a required-reading list."
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/01/the_dead_writers_society.html http://204.232.203.158/letters/index.php?page=letters&tpl=letters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
When Catcher in the Rye first came out, teenagers had a wide range of reactions to the book. Some find Holden as a friend and can really relate to him, but others absolutely hate him and don't find him as a teenager but more as a grumpy old man with a lot of issues. The ones who like Catcher feel like Holden is going through things that are similar to them so that’s why they like it. However some teenagers hate the book so much that they even go as far as burning the book in a barbecue grill after stabbing it. I.E. Becky Johnston-Carter.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/ns/today-books
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZPaylaRp58
Book reviews for this book range from good to bad. Some people think that J.D. Salinger did a perfect job portraying the story of a teenage boy growing up. The think that the way that the author shed light on the Holden’s growing pains and muddled up thoughts were extremely descriptive and very accurate. One of the big reasons that Catcher in the Rye was so popular was because it was so believable. Many people say that they would do exactly as Holden had done in most of the situations he found himself in. They saw Holden as very relatable. However some other critics have seen Catcher in the Rye as hard to follow and very random. They don’t like Salinger’s style of writing or Holden’s constant cussing. Although some of the reviews for this book were bad, over all people liked or loved the book and could very easily relate to Holden.
http://www.allreaders.com/topics/info_774.asp
http://brhsbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/catcher-in-rye_11.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3iHnu34zKU
Topic 2: Terryl, Cody, Zach Bogs, Topher
The book Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, was released in 1951. Within just two weeks of its release, the book became a New York Times best seller. Nine years later, in 1960 an English teacher in Tulsa, Oklahoma a teacher was fired for assigning the book to high school students. The teacher later won the argument, but the book was not a novel students were required to read. A group of people in Columbus, Ohio said that the book was anti-white. The book was later banned for excess vulgar language, sexual scenes, excessive violence, and themes resembling an occult. The book was banned from libraries from 1966 to 1975. In 1975, the book was “dubbed” a classic novel, and was taken off the list. Even recently, the book has had some controversy. A mother in Florida is trying to get the book back on the banned book list. Her reasoning is that it contains improper language, and t uses the Lord’s name in vein. Another group of people who have strong ideas about this book is the teenagers.Teenagers reaction on catcher in the rye are some but there are some people who do have major opinions on this book. Like Becky Johnston-Carter she had such a huge opinion that she took her copy of Catcher in The Rye and she stabbed it with a knife and then she barbecued it so she could see the book burn. Another teenager named Zoe Miller loves the story so much that her copy of the book is tauten and torn around the edges. So teenagers do have opinions on this book and they range on all sides. Also with so many people having strong ideas on this book some people thought instead of actting out they would send J.D Salinger letters. There were several letters to J.D. Salinger about why his book was banned. He never answered those specific questions. Some of the letters were winners of several different websites that give out awards to the writers of the letters. Some of which were Letters About Literature and Humanities Tennessee.
Click on link below to view MANY, MANY, MANY letters to J.D. Salinger. They are funny, mean, and some are true, LOTS are opinions!!!!!
work cited
http://204.232.203.158/letters/index.php?page=letters&tpl=letters
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.com
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/ns/today-books/
http://askville.amazon.com/catcher-rye-banned/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=1218557
http://www.tcoasttalk.com/2010/09/26/martin-county-mom-trying-to-get-catcher-in-the-rye-banned-from-classes/
Click on link below to view MANY, MANY, MANY letters to J.D. Salinger. They are funny, mean, and some are true, LOTS are opinions!!!!!
work cited
http://204.232.203.158/letters/index.php?page=letters&tpl=letters
http://www.lettersaboutliterature.com
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35310305/ns/today-books/
http://askville.amazon.com/catcher-rye-banned/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=1218557
http://www.tcoasttalk.com/2010/09/26/martin-county-mom-trying-to-get-catcher-in-the-rye-banned-from-classes/
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Topic 2: History of the novel
Why did this book have such an impact on Americans of the 20th century and today? Here are some suggestions to get you thinking: Look for information on book reviews when it was published in 1951, link interviews with current writers that were affected by Holden and add them to your post. How did teenagers react to the book when it was first published? Why was the book banned? Are there letters readers wrote to the author? See if you can find some reasons for why this book is the most banned book and why it is so controversial.
First group post DUE: By 10PM Friday 4/1
First 2 responses due: By 10PM Tuesday 4/5
First group post DUE: By 10PM Friday 4/1
First 2 responses due: By 10PM Tuesday 4/5
Topic 1 Post: Shane, Ace, Tyler S.
During the years of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, there were many ways that the men and women spent their days. Drinking and smoking was a big part of how adults occupied their free time. One of the most popular things to do as an adult or teen was to go to a friend’s house and party with your neighbors and do the ‘swing’, which was a popular dance at the time. If you didn’t feel like going out to party you could go to the movies with your family. Back in this time the average price for a movie ticket was 49 cents.
Toys that were invented for children included toys such as the Tonka truck, silly putty, Candy Land, and chutes and ladders.
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/toys.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070928155103AApvO56
-shane
If you were to compare how much people made back then to now, it wouldn’t seem like that much but really you’re almost making around the same. For example, the gas price back in the early 1950’s was 17 cents. Now, that hardly seems like anything but back then the median income for a family was only around $2950. If you wanted things such as a car or a house for your family, the cost would total to $7450 for a house and $1420 for a car.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
-tyler
These days’ children everywhere are constantly depending on their smart phones, ipods, and video gaming systems to keep them entertained. And very rarely do we enjoy these things with our parents and other immediate family. However, back in the days of the 1940’s to 1950’s children listened to their radios with their family for a short while, before going outside and enjoying life outside the walls of their bedrooms.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_life_like_for_a_teenager_in_the_1940s
-ACE
Toys that were invented for children included toys such as the Tonka truck, silly putty, Candy Land, and chutes and ladders.
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/toys.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070928155103AApvO56
-shane
If you were to compare how much people made back then to now, it wouldn’t seem like that much but really you’re almost making around the same. For example, the gas price back in the early 1950’s was 17 cents. Now, that hardly seems like anything but back then the median income for a family was only around $2950. If you wanted things such as a car or a house for your family, the cost would total to $7450 for a house and $1420 for a car.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_States
-tyler
These days’ children everywhere are constantly depending on their smart phones, ipods, and video gaming systems to keep them entertained. And very rarely do we enjoy these things with our parents and other immediate family. However, back in the days of the 1940’s to 1950’s children listened to their radios with their family for a short while, before going outside and enjoying life outside the walls of their bedrooms.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_life_like_for_a_teenager_in_the_1940s
-ACE
Monday, March 28, 2011
Topic 1 Post: Abby, AJ, Amy, Celeste
Could you remember what life was like when you were a teenager if we fast forward life fifty years from now? In this blog we revisit today fifty years from now. Imagine life in 1949 and trying to be a teenager, would life be easier or have too many rules? Teenagers back in 1949 had an approximate curfew of nine or ten at night during the weekdays. Eight out of ten boys went out to war. Teens hung out at the local discos and soda shops. If you were able to obtain a job the minimum hourly wage was $0.43. Girls in school were educated in sewing, how to do laundry, and beauty culture. On the other hand Guys were educated in hard physical education and trained for war. School was not common at this time so half the United States population did not pass the eighth grade. Teenagers had lots of slang as do teens now but our slang is very different than there’s. Here are a few examples: Pad = Home, Spaz = Klutz, Wazoo = your rear end, Cut Out = Leave, Cut the Gas = Be Quiet and Dibs = Call that (as in items).
Hobbies were a big thing back in the 1949 where people would collect antique toys, flying metal planes, stamp collecting, scrapbooking, wood working, ballroom dancing, knitting, and pen pals. Activities and be being outdoors were also big hits like hiking, hunting, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. Most of these activities are still practiced today. Music was also a new thing and some types of common music were: classical dissonance, European influences, R & B. Some artists included: Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby and Billy Holiday. Quiz shows, radio shows and soap operas’ were also big in this era.
Families in 1949 made a median income of $3,200 on an average four person family. Women had an average of five pairs of shoes, Can you image that? I think most people now a days have well over five. Flat shoes were worn for school and went with slacks. Hats were loved among almost all women.
Please enjoy this link of a family in 1949ish and how life went about then: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAvd5VqJ5og
Work Cited:
www.margise.com www.censusbureau.com www.bookrags.com
Hobbies were a big thing back in the 1949 where people would collect antique toys, flying metal planes, stamp collecting, scrapbooking, wood working, ballroom dancing, knitting, and pen pals. Activities and be being outdoors were also big hits like hiking, hunting, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. Most of these activities are still practiced today. Music was also a new thing and some types of common music were: classical dissonance, European influences, R & B. Some artists included: Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby and Billy Holiday. Quiz shows, radio shows and soap operas’ were also big in this era.
Families in 1949 made a median income of $3,200 on an average four person family. Women had an average of five pairs of shoes, Can you image that? I think most people now a days have well over five. Flat shoes were worn for school and went with slacks. Hats were loved among almost all women.
Please enjoy this link of a family in 1949ish and how life went about then: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAvd5VqJ5og
Work Cited:
www.margise.com www.censusbureau.com www.bookrags.com
Topic 1 Post: Terryl, Cody S., Zach Bogs, Topher
Teenage life in 1949 was completely different from what it is today. We as teens now a days have jobs and school and some responsibilities but not as much as the teens in 1949 did. Teens went to school and if you were a guy you were expected to either join the army or get a job so that you could help support your family. And if you were a girl you were given more freedoms then what other girls have had in the past. Also if you had a job during 1949 the average pay is $.25 an hour. Another thing about teenage life during 1949 twas that teenagers had their own language just like teens today. They didn’t talk the same way we do but the had their own slang like cheesy, cold, chicken, cracks me up, buzz, and bust your chops. All these words have the same meaning as they do today. So when asked if Holden's language is the same language as an average teen the answer would be yes. Because during this time teenagers spoke their minds and said what the wanted to around each other. Other things during this period that is associated with the time period is that the music of the 1940’s was more of a “swing” rhythm to it. People enjoyed listening to their music because they could dance to it, and sing along. There were jukeboxes in diners and many other places of gathering, and people could play whatever song they wanted like at a redbox... only for music. Most families had radios in their houses and would listen to radio programs during the day just like we watch Television. In the evening,most radio stations would broadcast a nightly show. Families could tune in to listen to different horror stories, comical shows, and “reality” shows on the radio.
Also the entertainment of the 1940’s was rather similar to that of now days. People would listen to their radios together like we watch TV with our families. Also, these were the days of the Barnstormers. Many world War II pilots did not have anywhere to go after the war, so they turned skyward, and started giving rides to civilians in their personal aircraft. Outside of the “fun-stuff” most families helped each other out on their families farm. Also schools in the 1940’s students were called pupils instead of students. the teacher was the one in charge at the school. a lot of the schools were made out of wood. the main subjects were English, math,history and geography. The teachers were more strict and the classrooms more orderly.
And during the late 1940s and early 1950s people made around $125 a month and it increased over time until the early 50s it went up to around $700 a month.
Works cited-
http://www.yourdictionary.com/grammar/slang/1940s-slang.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_life_like_for_a_teenager_in_the_1940s
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Teen_life_1950
Also the entertainment of the 1940’s was rather similar to that of now days. People would listen to their radios together like we watch TV with our families. Also, these were the days of the Barnstormers. Many world War II pilots did not have anywhere to go after the war, so they turned skyward, and started giving rides to civilians in their personal aircraft. Outside of the “fun-stuff” most families helped each other out on their families farm. Also schools in the 1940’s students were called pupils instead of students. the teacher was the one in charge at the school. a lot of the schools were made out of wood. the main subjects were English, math,history and geography. The teachers were more strict and the classrooms more orderly.
And during the late 1940s and early 1950s people made around $125 a month and it increased over time until the early 50s it went up to around $700 a month.
Works cited-
http://www.yourdictionary.com/grammar/slang/1940s-slang.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_life_like_for_a_teenager_in_the_1940s
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Teen_life_1950
Topic 1 Post: Kristin
In the 1950’s fashion had started some new trends. One was for women the chemise dress, which was very tight and as short has the women wanted. Many women also started to go sleeveless in 1949. Many more clothes were being made out of velvet. For men they started to wear more hats for every event of the day. Most men started wearing suits regularly.
1950’s music started with big bands and country western. Many new stars were coming out to the media including Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. Many of these musicians also helped “black” music meet the media.
1950’s music started with big bands and country western. Many new stars were coming out to the media including Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. Many of these musicians also helped “black” music meet the media.
Topic 1 Post: Andrea, Caitlin, Zach Swenka, Andrew
During 1949, three major fashions trends were developed. The first one was the casual fashion. People wanted to have a more casual life style. The second one was a short, street-length evening dress. The last one was made from nylon fabric that was both woven and knitted. Silhouette was a very big thing in 1949 and so were fabrics. Women wore dresses, such as the cocktail dress, and it was ideal to have a matching jacket. The cocktail dress was essential as was suits.
The Zoot Suit was popular among younger men until the War Production Department restricted the amount of fabric available to be used. (The fabric had to be saved for the soldiers.) The same restriction led to the popular women’s convertible suit, jacket, short skirt, and blouse. Since silk stocking weren’t available, to give the illusion, women would draw a line up the back of their legs with eyeliner to mimic the look of a stocking seam.
1949 was the era of change in the music industry. Rock-n-Roll, country and western music was developing and popular. Carl Perkins created rock music and called it “Rockabilly”- a combination of country and R&B with some rock influences. The music in the 1950’s flourished because of the decade before.
A lot of the leisure time was spent dancing, or listening to music. The jitterbug dance became popular in 1949 as well as big bands (jazz groups). Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Cosby were popular singers in this era.
The language used in the book, The Catcher in the Rye, was reminiscent of 1949. Similar words and phrases were used among both.
Work Cited:
http://retro-fashion-history.com
www.thepeoplehistory.com/50music.html
http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade40.html#events
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrRwX2jmFU
The Zoot Suit was popular among younger men until the War Production Department restricted the amount of fabric available to be used. (The fabric had to be saved for the soldiers.) The same restriction led to the popular women’s convertible suit, jacket, short skirt, and blouse. Since silk stocking weren’t available, to give the illusion, women would draw a line up the back of their legs with eyeliner to mimic the look of a stocking seam.
1949 was the era of change in the music industry. Rock-n-Roll, country and western music was developing and popular. Carl Perkins created rock music and called it “Rockabilly”- a combination of country and R&B with some rock influences. The music in the 1950’s flourished because of the decade before.
A lot of the leisure time was spent dancing, or listening to music. The jitterbug dance became popular in 1949 as well as big bands (jazz groups). Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Cosby were popular singers in this era.
The language used in the book, The Catcher in the Rye, was reminiscent of 1949. Similar words and phrases were used among both.
Work Cited:
http://retro-fashion-history.com
www.thepeoplehistory.com/50music.html
http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade40.html#events
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrRwX2jmFU
Friday, March 25, 2011
Your posts as a group!
Email your researched group responses and I will post them for you. You need to do this by the end of the day today (Monday 3/28). This will make responding to other groups' work much more efficient.
Thank you!
My email: ahansen@cca.k12.ia.us
Thank you!
My email: ahansen@cca.k12.ia.us
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Topic 1: Historical Information
You are responsible for finding all the information you can about life in 1949. Here are some things you might want to think about: What was it like being a teenager in 1949? Holden's use of language is very distinct in the novel, is this the way most teenagers spoke at the time? How did they dress? What did they like to listen to? What occupied their time in the late '40s and early '50s? What was the median income? What was the median income for people like Holden's parents? You can include anything you want (links, information, statistics), as long as it’s connected to life in the late 1940s.
**Post your responses using the names of all of the members of your group, and don't forget to comment (individually) at least twice each week to other groups' responses.
Your first two responses (over Historical Information) to other groups' responses are due by the end of the day Wednesday 3/30.
**Post your responses using the names of all of the members of your group, and don't forget to comment (individually) at least twice each week to other groups' responses.
Your first two responses (over Historical Information) to other groups' responses are due by the end of the day Wednesday 3/30.
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