Visions of Teenhood

Yes, I feel that the directors definitely got the teenage years relatively accurate. They have changed a lot over the decades as seen in the slide show, but in each, teens have had stereotypes or motifs of being rebels. For this reason, I feel that Holden and Jim are very good examples of teens. They both are rebels, having school and social problems. It is neat, because these work relatively closely for long periods of time even though the styles and settings change with the passing years. All of the movies in the slide show displayed many of the aspects of being a teen perfectly. Another movie that I would add to the list would be Ferris Bueller's Day Off since it represents the same comic and rebel view that has grown upon teenagers. Ferris Bueller is known for his skipping school, playing tricks, getting in trouble, and chasing girls, which make him and his movie a perfect example of the teenage years.