Vocabulary
a delusion marked by a feeling of power
megalomania
used so often as to lack freshness
hackneyed
suicide
Ophelia
toughest member of the gang
Dally
where the conflict develops
rising action
to prepare by combining ingredients
concoct
a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality
epitome
is killed by his own sword
Hamlet
responsible for beating up Johnny
parents
Bob
series of related events in a story
plot
to cause to disappear
dissipate
to make easy, progress faster
expedite
is poisoned with the opponents sword
Hamlet
Soc who is a spy for the Greasers
Cherry
how the pigs sent messages across England
pigeons
one who is just a beginner
novice
illegal traffic, smuggled goods
contraband
is run through with Hamlet's sword
King Claudius
Who kills Dally?
the police
teachings of Old Major
Animalism
a state or scene of uproar and confusion
badlam
dull, uninteresting, tiresome
vapid
drinks a poison beverage
Gertrude
Ponyboy and Johnny read in the church
Gone with the Wind
three things the farmer used to get his farm back
gun, sticks, and friends