Symbolism in The Outsiders
This thing symbolizes identity, because it is the thing Greasers are most proud of.
hair
The Curtis brothers
Darry, Sodapop, Ponyboy
Define allusion (include the purpose)
a reference to a book, movie, or character that gives extra meaning to the story
I am the oldest Curtis brother.
Who is Darry
The two rival gangs in the story
Greasers/Socs
This piece of clothing symbolizes that the greasers are tough
leather jackets
The reason Johnny kills Bob
to save Ponyboy
Pony wishes he were more like this cool and attractive actor.
Paul Newman
Views Dally as a hero.
Who is Johnny
The narrator
Pony
This thing that Cherry and Pony both enjoy symbolizes the things Greasers and Socs have in common.
sunsets
This Greaser knocks Ponyboy down as he leaves the burning church.
Dally
The allusion to this book about the Civil War points out at the Greasers vs. Socs also have some things in common.
Gone with the Wind
I am the spy for the greasers.
Cherry Valance
Greasers are seen as juvenile delinquents, but after Johnny and Pony save the kids in the fire, the newspaper calls them this
Heroes
This thing in a poem symbolizes what is special about people.
gold
Johnny's last words to Pony
stay gold
This poem (must get the title of the poem) argues that good things never last, which is how we know Johnny will get caught.
I am the roughest and meanest of the greaser crew. I have already been arrested and been in jail.
Who is Dally
The Soc girl who looks at sunsets too
Cherry Valance
This symbolizes forgiveness, because it is where Pony and Johnny redeem themselves. It also represents protection because It offers them protection from being punished for murder.
the church
This prompts the Socials to attack the boys while at the park.
Pony and Johnny were with Cherry and Marcia
Great Expectations
I was stabbed by Johnny.
Who is Bob
This is how Dally dies
He aims a gun at police; they shoot him.
This symbolizes stress, because when the Greasers are stressed they always want this.
cigarettes
The biggest cause of Johnny's pain in life
Feeling unwanted and unloved by his parents as well as being jumped by the Socials for no reason.
This famous singer is popular with the Greasers because he's a rebel.
I am a highschool dropout who works at a gas station
Who is Sodapop
By the end of the book, this is how Randy feels about the violence between the Socs and Greasers
He regrets it and regrets being involved.
or
He feels like he let his family down