Vocabulary
Keeled
having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
Conviction
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
when did ponyboy parents died
eight months ago
Johnny started the novel off as very shy and timid, but towards the end the readers learns that
he is actually quite brave
Manslaughter
homicide without malice aforethought
Bootlegging
the act of selling illegally or without permission
Detach
cause to become separated
way was Darry very hard on his brother
He had to grow up fast, and was the caretaker and was responsible for Ponyboy.
way is Dallas feared
because of his record and experiences and affiliations with bigger gangs from New York
way are Cherry and Maricia will not get in the car with their boyfriends
They are drunk (intoxicated)
Roguishly
like a dishonest outlaw
Hoarse
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
Ponyboy and Johnny were sleeping in the lot what happen to ponyboy after he went home
Darry slapped him
way is Two-Bit name Two-Bit
because he always has something to say
Exploit
use or manipulate to one’s advantage
Ornery
having a difficult and contrary disposition
Jolt
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
The TWO gangs occupied the area.
The Greasers and The Socs
who is Cherry and Maricia
Two girls Johnny and Ponyboy met at a drive-in theater
They are Socs
way did Johnny stabs the Soc - Bob
Bob was drowning Ponyboy
Nonchalantly
in a composed and unconcerned manner
Keel
one of the main longitudinal beams of the hull of a vessel
THREE differences between the Greasers and the Socs
Greasers are more emotional than the socs.
Greasers have longer hair.
Socs have more money than the Greasers.
way is Cherry different from other Socs
Is nice to Ponyboy and other Greasers
Is less judgemental
Says she can fall in love with Dallas Winston
Stupor
marginal consciousness