Rebel Without a Cause (1995 film) - inspiration to rebellious teenagers; influenced people ages 13-19 to act like superstars; James Dean died aged 24, so he is always remembered as a young, hot, rebellious character
Elvis Presley (early 1950s) - Songs about rebelling; teenagers heavily influenced by public figures; always associated with the new "Rock'n'Roll" style
You Can Survive An Atomic Attack (1950s manual) - made teenagers believe that hey could die at any moment, so they should live life "in the moment" and "to the fullest"
Teenagers began to relate to the Rock'n'Roll role style and the lyrics surrounding the genre. Being rebellious gave them a sense of identity.
The Catcher in the Rye (1951 novel) - made teenagers believe their rebellion would go unnoticed or be overlooked; teenagers took the characters to the heart due to age reference and idolised his character.
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