Character Development
Ponyboy worrying about Johnny's condition is an example of this conflict.
What is Character vs. Self?
Ponyboy's realization about Darry develops this theme.
What are misunderstood family bonds?
Ponyboy worrying about Johnny's condition is an example of this conflict.
What is Character vs. Self?
The church first represents this for Ponyboy and Johnny.
What is safety?
Randy helps Ponyboy realize that Socs have these too.
What are struggles and emotions?
Randy believes the rumble will not solve these.
What are the real problems facing both groups?
Johnny entering the burning church develops this major theme.
What is Heroism?
Randy believes the rumble will not solve these.
What are the real problems facing both groups?
The church fire symbolizes destruction and this.
What is personal growth?
From Johnny's actions during the fire, readers can infer he values what more than his own safety?
What is the safety of others?
The novel suggests violence often creates this rather than solutions.
What is suffering?
Ponyboy calling Randy "just a guy" develops this theme.
What is Belonging and Identity?
The novel suggests violence often creates this rather than solutions.
What is suffering?
This quotation best supports Appearance vs. Reality: "Juvenile delinquents turned ____."
What are heroes?
Randy suggests Bob really wanted this from his parents.
What are stronger rules and guidance?
he conflict between Greasers and Socs is primarily an example of this type of conflict.
What is Character vs. Society?
The newspaper's surprise at the boys' actions develops this theme.
What is Appearance vs. Reality?
The conflict between Greasers and Socs is primarily an example of this type of conflict.
What is Character vs. Society?
Why is the title "Juvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes" ironic?
What is that they were viewed as troublemakers but acted heroically?
Society's reaction to the rescue reveals people were surprised that Greasers could act this way.
What is heroically?
Randy's refusal to participate in the rumble shows his conflict with what?
What is the ongoing violence between the groups?
Johnny's decision to enter the church is significant because he overcomes this to save others.
What is fear?
Randy's refusal to participate in the rumble shows his conflict with what?
What is the ongoing violence between the groups?
Ponyboy cutting and bleaching his hair symbolizes a change in his what?
What is identity/appearance?
The newspaper coverage reveals society viewed Greasers primarily as what before the rescue?
What are troublemakers or juvenile delinquents?