Characters
The protagonist of the novel; smart, thoughtful, sensitive, dreamer.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
This symbolizes a bridge or connection between the Socs and Greasers.
What is the sunset?
Johnny kills Bob during this stage of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
What is the rising action?
"It might come as a surprise, but things are rough all over."
Who is Cherry Valance?
Setting of the novel (time and place)
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1960s?
This character is the gang's pet, comes from an abusive home, and looks up to Dallas Winston.
Who is Johnny Cade?
This symbolizes the Greasers' identity.
What is greased hair?
Ponyboy begins to write his theme during this stage of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
What is the resolution?
"Get tough like me and you don't get hurt."
Who is Dallas Winston?
This is the age S.E. Hinton was when she wrote this book.
What is 16?
The oldest Curtis brother; responsible, smart, athletic, roofs houses; gave up college to take care of his brothers.
Who is Darry?
This represents everything good, beautiful, and valuable in the world.
What is gold?
Ponyboy gets jumped while walking home alone during this stage of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
What is the exposition?
"I thought we'd lost you like we did mom and dad."
Who is Darry?
This is Two-Bit's most prized possession.
What is a switchblade?
Soc girl who befriends Ponyboy; dates Bob; hates fighting; sensitive and kind.
Who is Cherry Valance?
This represents Johnny's love of gallantry and heroism.
What is the book Gone With The Wind?
Ponyboy call his English teacher during this stage of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution).
What is the falling action?
"Leave her alone, Dally."
Who is Johnny?
What is Bob's gold rings?
This character has a long criminal record and is cold, hard, and mean; helps Ponyboy and Johnny in their time of need.
What is the blue Mustang?
This part of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) occurs when Ponyboy finds Johnny's letter.
What is the climax?
"Can you see the sunset real good on the West Side?"
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
This person said, "You know you can't win, right? Greasers will still be Greasers and Socs will still be Socs."
Who is Randy Adderson?