The Outsiders #1
This character comes from an abusive/neglectful home (Full Name) Ch. 1
Johnny Cade
This character is the narrator of the story - full name
Ponyboy Curtis
These are two character traits you could use to describe Ponyboy
Kind, Loyal, Smart, Sensitive, Brave, Perceptive, Naïve
These are character traits of Cherry
She tries to see the good in all people, believes that people can still get along even if they are different, tries to keep the peace
This is the character who has the responsibility of being a father in Ponyboy's home
Darry
The Greasers identity is very important to them. This is considered a big part of their identity.
Name one thing that is part of the trademark "look" the Greasers are known for
List a narrative structure technique that S.E. Hinton uses in his novel The Outsiders.
First person narrative OR symbolism OR colloquial language
This is the youngest member of the greasers is
Ponyboy
Which brother in the Greasers tries to help keep the peace and help everyone get along?
Sodapop
This happened to Ponyboy's parents
They died in a car crash
This is what the name Socs is short for
Socials
These are the names of Ponyboy's brothers
Darry and Sodapop
This character stands up for Cherry at the drive-in movies
Johnny
There is a conversation between Ponyboy and Two Bit in chapter 3 that goes like this: When Ponyboy says that he thinks that Darry "can't stand him", Two Bit replies, "No, Ponyboy, that ain't right...you got it wrong..." What does Two-Bit's reaction indicate?
That what Ponyboy thinks isn't true and that Darry really loves him but just doesn't know how to show it
This is the point-of-view The Outsiders is written in
First-person point of view
Who is considered to be the favourite member of the Greasers?
Johnny?
What is the meaning of the term bias?
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Describe some thoughts that Ponyboy has of Darry.
doesn't love him, is hard on him, he is only a problem for Darry
Name two things you know about Dally?
Will accept the following: from New York, got out of prison, hardened, makes bad choices, sleeps rough, does rodeo work, not good looking, swears a lot
This is why warfare between the Socs and greasers is going on
Social Class (those with power & money and those without) rich and poor
Also acceptable: Socs are jerks. Plain and simple.
Describe the symbolism shown with the smoking in the first few chapters of The Outsiders.
The connection between people and the rebelliousness of teen youth
How does Cherry affect the plot of the story?
She helps Ponyboy realize that the Socs are not perfect, they have their own problems just like everyone else.
These are the four things that Dally offers Ponyboy and Johnny after the murder
Gun, money, a plan and dry clothes
These are three things that Two-Bit is known for
What are his sense of humour, his switchblade and shoplifting
This is the weapon that Johnny used to kill Bob the Soc
Switchblade
Describe how S.E. Hinton portrays Johnny in The Outsiders.
Vulnerable, scared, the pet of the group
This is what Cherry tells Ponyboy after hearing about Johnny's beating by the Socs
That Socs have troubles too even if Ponyboy thinks that them being rich means they don't have problems.
What is symbolism?
When a thing represents another thing
Name the literary device being used in this quote: "Man that car was tuff"
Colloquial language