Teen Talk EXAM #3 Name: ________________________

Part 1: Social/Political Critiques

Please follow instructions from prior examsno outside materials, citations as evidence, etc.

The Outsiders (25 pts)

How does the author use adolescents to make a social or political critique? That is, what is the author
saying about adolescents, and what does tell us about society? Are the messages purposeful or
inadvertent? Provide specific examples as evidence, and quotes for full credit.

Rebel Without a Cause (25 pts)

How does the author use adolescents to make a social or political critique? (See above)

Catcher in the Rye (25 pts)

How does the author use adolescents to make a social or political critique? (See above)

Part 2: Kids or Carrie

__ Kids (Please x which film you are discussing)

__ Carrie

What is the portrait of adolescence? How are adults portrayed? (15 pts)
In two separate paragraphs, use specific examples from the film to support your argument.
Remember that your response should not be merely descriptive but rather analytical as well. Describe
MANY adolescents and MANY adults and particular moments so that you are showing PATTERNS that
lead to your analysis.

What is the purpose of the work? What are the main messages? Is there a social or political critique
involved? (10 pts)
Two paragraphs, use specific examples from the film to support your argument.