Main Characters
Who are Ponyboy's brothers?
Soda/Soda pop and Darry/Darrel
Who is the girl that Pony talked to
Cherry Valance
What are the two 'gang' groups
Soc vs Greaser
Empathy
"Things are rough all over"
Socs and greasers share humanity
The Sunset
Shared humanity
Beauty accessible to everyone
What is Pony's family's last name?
Curtis
Who is Cherry Valance's boyfriend?
Bob
Why does Ponyboy run away
Darry hit him
Identity
Breaking out of stereotypes
Seeing the person beneath the label
The Switchblade
Survival
False sense of power
Who got shot dead by cops?
Dallas/Dally
Who is Cherry Valance's friend?
Marcia
Who died at the fountain fight?
Bob Sheldon
Innocence
Stay gold
Hold onto goodness
Beauty fades unless protected
The Church
Hiding Place
Transformation and reflection
Who died in the hospital?
Johnny
Who was Bob's friend?
Randy
What catches on fire?
The Church
Trauma and healing
Ponyboy's denial
Important of support,truth, and community
Nothing gold can stay
Innocence
Beauty fades quickly
Steve
Who got killed by Johnny?
Bob
Who are praised as heroes
Ponyboy and Johnny
Brotherhood and Loyalty
Curtis brothers' devotion
Greasers' bond
Johnny's letter
Final message of hope
Call to stay innocent and good