1940s in the United States was a turning period in the American economy. During these years, the American economy started to recover from the great fall of the 1930s. As we know, the Great Depression started in the States and spread over the world. In the 1940s, businesses started to improve. New businesses developed and production increased. The Government gave support to business areas and helped to find new markets. Labor unions worked effectively, so earnings and worker wages were reasonable. The economy b

ecame stable in these years. The military got stronger and in a way, the American economy got prepared for World War II. The economy in this decade was strong enough to go through World for II and come out as a superpower. Average salary of a person in forties was $1.299, and a teacher’s salary in this decade was $1,441.

Holden has his own style of expressing himself. His language is very different from today’s language; it is the language of teenagers in the 1940s. It is American English full of slangs. This language does not sound intellectual at all. There are no sophisticated wors. On the contrary, it is a very simple language. Holden talks in a very natural tone and it is like he is directly talking to us. This makes us understand his ideas and feelings very easily. I think we would not feel the same symphaty towards him if he spoke a more formal and serious language. This language is of course not acceptable in society, but it suits Holden so well. His descriptions are so simple. He uses a great many of bad words. He has his unique pattern of words like “and all” which he adds to the end of whatever he says. If he used proper language, the message of the book would not be so clear. The book is about the teenage world. In this period of their lives, young people resist authority at school and at home. This reflects in their language, They are direct and honest in their thoughts and in the way they express themselves. Holden’s level of swearing and cursing change in the book; sometimes it gets more. This gives the reader a feeling of his anger and frustration. Throught the control of Holden’s language, Salinger created a very realistic character. That is why this book is stil so popular even though it was written more than fifty years ago.

• They have long trousers below their knees for girls, and they have long socks.
• Girls also wore hats too.

• Eisenhower jackets became popular in this period for men.
• Influenced by the military, these jackets were bloused at the chest and fitted at the waist with a belt.
  They also have handkerchief in their suits.
• If they wear white coat, they usually wear black ties for great out look.

In 1940s, dressing and fashion was very important for woman. Women had dresses down to their knees or a little below.

The square shoulders were in during that time because of the influence of military clothes.

Some women even made outfits for themselves and their children because of the money problems.

Women couldn’t buy clothes every season so they had to manage of their clothes.

Hats in the 40’s were usually pretty small, and often followed the military look.

People like it because they had not much Money to buy clothes so they want to seem good.

Hats were often made of feathers.

Hats were one of the only things that not forbidden during the war.

Some hats  were made to match the outfits. They were usually luxuries

Many women also wore turbans and scarves to tie back their hair.

Skirts were short and straight topped by short jackets After the war, the American woman was ready for a change. In 1947, Dior introduced the ‘New Look’, featuring longer lengths and fuller skirts.

Woman’s fashion now changed to a soft,and romantic image.

Full, gathered skirts became popular around 1940s.

Most women wore skirts at near knee-length, with simply-cut blouses or shirts and square-shouldered jackets.