Character Knowledge
The most sensitive Greaser.
Who is Ponyboy?
Johnny’s last words to Ponyboy.
What is "Stay gold"?
These two things are "worth protecting" according to Johnny’s letter.
What are innocence and goodness?
The ground rushed up to meet me" is this type of figurative language.
What is personification?
Pony realizes this brother would be a Soc if not for the gang.
Who is Darry?
Ponyboy realizes Dally died "bluffing" because he always did this.
What is got what he wanted (or died a juvenile delinquent)?
Soda argues this type of loyalty is based on love, not a neighborhood label.
What is family loyalty?
The book ending with its own first sentence creates this kind of story structure.
What is a circular (or frame) narrative?
He runs out after Johnny's death because he lost the only thing he loved.
Who is Dally?
Ponyboy’s legal status after the hearing.
What is acquitted?
Pony’s main reason for writing his final English essay.
What is to honor Johnny and Dally?
When Ponyboy states clearly that he is "scared" or "sick," he is using this characterization.
What is direct characterization?
The Soc who acts as a "bridge" between the two groups.
Who is Randy?
Darry does this to show compassion while Pony is sick.
What is sleeps in an armchair in Pony's room?
This "truth" explains why social labels prevent people from understanding one another.
What are social labels/classes?
This term describes a "win" that actually changes nothing for the better.
What is irony?
These two put on extra hair oil to show Greaser pride.
Who are Soda and Steve?
Pony cleans up this item so no one gets a flat tire.
What is broken glass (or a bottle)?
This universal experience ignores social boundaries and connects the Greasers and Socs
What is things are rough all over? Everyone has their own problems?
We learn Dally is selfless through his actions (like the fire), which is this term.
What is indirect characterization?