Notes
What decade did "The Outsiders" take place?
The 1960's
"The Outsiders" highlight the divide between what two gangs?
Greasers and Socs
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Abraham Lincoln
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12 total
6 from one team, 6 from the other
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In this story America had 2 class divisions, what were those divisions?
Wealthy and the Poor
In your notes, the Greasers are from what backgrounds?
Lower Socioeconomic
How can you tell the difference between a Socs and a Greaser visually?
Greaser: Greasy hair with tattered cloths
Socs: Very clean cut with expensive cloths
How is Cherry portrayed differently in the book compared to the movie? Give an example.
Book: Cherry is a strong character who is not afraid to fight for what she believes in. "Baseball Bat"
Movie: Cherry is more quiet, peaceful, and supportive.
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
incredulous
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How old is Ponyboy and what are his passions?
14, Reading and Movies
In the story Darry, Ponyboy's oldest brother, is portrayed as strict and harsh. Give an example as to how this is true.
He gets mad when Ponyboy comes home late and pushes him into the ground
How does the opening scene in the movie differ from the opening scene in the book?
Movie: Johnny stabs and kills a Socs in the park
Story: Ponyboy is jumped by the Socs but is rescued by the Greasers
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
shanghai
What are the 3 ways young people expressed their beliefs through?
Music, Fashion, and Protests
What are the key themes of "The Outsiders"?
Friendship And Loyalty
Johnny and Dally are both go through difficult things in life. How do they react differently to their struggles?
Johnny: He is quiet and kind but may run away
Dally: He is a bully and may take things to the extreme
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
gallant
The 1960's were a time of change, name two of the four major changes going on in the U.S.A. during this time period
Civil rights movement for racial equality
Protests against the Vietnam War
Growth of youth counterculture
Divisions between social classes and cultural groups
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Mewtwo from Pokemon
Violence plays a major role in this story. How does Violence impact or change certain characters?
Johnny: Turns him into a killer
Dally: Makes him lose his mind
How does this story explore the theme of family? Give an example of at least 2 characters and explain how they are a family
Johnny and Ponyboy are as close as brothers
Johnny and Ponyboy look up to Dally like a father figure
having a difficult and contrary disposition
Ornery