Characters
This is the main character and narrator of the Outsiders.
Ponyboy
This theme is best characterized by Johnny Cade, Ponyboy, and Dally during the church fire scene.
Heroism
The setting in which our novel begins
the street outside the movie theatre
This is the state in which the outsiders takes place (hint, it's above The Lone Star State)
Oklahoma
This kind of conflict occurs between Ponyboy and Darry when Ponyboy comes home late from the lot
Character vs. Character Conflict
This character changed the least and is often considered the humorous one of the Greasers who always has something to say
Two-bit
This theme is best shown by the stereotypes of the Greasers and Socs.
Prejudice/First Impressions.
This character had beat up Johnny before the beginning of the novel, leaving a scar on Johnny's cheek
Bob
The author was this old when she started the Outsiders
16 years old
This kind of conflict occurs when Ponyboy wants to look tough for his friends, but doesn't actually want to fight
Character vs. Self Conflict
This character was, at first, the most timid of the greasers until the fateful fountain experience.
Johnny Cade
This theme is best characterized by the close-knit relationships of the Greasers
Social Cliques
This is what caused Ponyboy and Johnny to go into hiding
Bob's death.
This was what she thought was wrong with stories about teens in the 1960s
They were too childish/ bubblegum
This kind of conflict happens between Bob and Johnny.
Character vs. Character Conflict
This character is thought to be a "typical cheerleader" but is actually very similar to Ponyboy
Cherry Valance
This theme is best showcased in the feud between the Greasers and the Socs.
What is social conflict.
Johnny and Ponyboy think that this was the cause of the church fire.
smoldering cigarette butts.
S.E. Hinton was awarded her publishing contract on this day when she was 18
This kind of conflict happens between Jerry the teacher and Ponyboy in the ambulance when Jerry finds out Ponyboy is a greaser.
Character vs. Society Conflict
This character is arguably one of the most complex of the novel. Seemingly tough on the outside, he was actually emotionally complicated and broke down after tragedy befell Johnny.
Dally Winston.
This theme is best shown by the internal struggle of Ponyboy to fit in with his "Tuff" gang.
Peer Pressure.
This is what Ponyboy thought about Darry until after the fire.
Ponyboy thought that Darry didn't love him.
This is the full name of the author of the Outsiders
Susan Eloise Hinton.
This kind of conflict happens between Johnny, Dally, Ponyboy, and the church fire
Character vs. Nature Conflict