I feature a protagonist grappling with disillusionment in a post-war society, encountering moral ambiguities and the loss of innocence. My story is narrated with a distinctive, cynical voice, exploring themes of identity and societal hypocrisy. The protagonist's name has become synonymous with a certain type of youthful angst. I grapple with ideas of 'phonies' and try to discover my true self.

1. The protagonist is expelled from a prestigious boarding school.
2. A red hunting hat plays a symbolic role.
3. The story takes place primarily in New York City.
4. The protagonist's younger sister is a significant emotional anchor.