Inside "Outsider"
A quick-witted Kleptomaniac.
Who is Two-Bit Matthews?
"Things are rough all over"
Who is Cherry Valance? This is spoken to Ponyboy and it is significant because she is telling him that everyone has problems, despite economic status.
The initials S.E. were used in the book publication.
What is because the editor did not want to use a woman's name for a story written about boys?
Dallas Winston only truly loves on person.
Who is Johnny Cade?
The Outsiders first person narrator.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
Works two jobs. Stern and serious.
Who is Darry Curtis?
“We aren’t in the same class. Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too.”
Who is Ponyboy Curtis? Spoken to Cherry Valance after the drive in. He wants her to know that despite their difference, they are the same.
S.E. Hinton's hometown.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Sodapop's best friend.
Who is Steve Randle?
The novel Johnny brings back with the food supplies.
What is Gone with the Wind?
A deep thinker. Quiet, loves to read and draw.
Who is Ponyboy Curtis?
"I reckon it never occurred to you that your brothers might be worrying their heads off and afraid to call the police because something like that could get you two thrown in a boys' home so quick it'd make your head spin. And you were asleep in the lot? Ponyboy, what on earth is the matter with you? Can't you use your head? You haven't even got a coat on."
Who is Darry? This is spoken to Ponyboy and is significant because this is the person vs person conflict which causes Ponyboy to leave the house the night of the murder.
SE Hinton wrote the novel at this young age.
What is age 15? (published when she was 17)
The boyfriends of Cherry and Marcia.
Who are Bob and Randy?
The author of "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Who is Robert Frost?
Jumpy and fearful, despite the switchblade in his pocket.
Who is Johnny Cade?
“You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're sophisticated--- cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us. You know, sometimes I'll catch myself talking to a girl-friend, and realize I don't mean half of what I'm saying. I don't really think a beer blast on the river bottom is super-cool, but I'll rave about one to a girl-friend just to be saying something."
Who is Cherry Valance? This is spoken to Ponyboy Curtis. It is significant because she is explaining to him that their difference are not about money, but about emotions.
The reason people still relate to The Outsiders.
What is people understand the concept of groups?
Cherry Valance's first name.
What is Sherry?
The author of the letter to Ponyboy.
Who is Sodapop?
Dangerous, with a file at the police station and eyes blazing with a cold with a hatred of the whole world.
Who is Dallas Winston?
"Nothing gold can stay."
Who is Ponyboy? This is spoken to Johnny and it is significant because Ponyboy recognizes that innocence is just temporary.
The reason the female author wrote male characters.
What is she did not relate to females of the time?
The first names of all seven Greasers.
Who are Darry, Sodapop, Ponyboy, Dallas (Dally), Steve, Two-Bit, and Johnny?
The reason the Greasers entered the burning church
What is there were children inside?