Characters
Narrator of the story.
Ponyboy
When you assume something about someone based on their looks or where they are from.
Judgment and Stereotyping
Ponyboy's view on fighting at the BEGINNING of the novel
Normal-part of how things were
The name of the big fight between Greasers and Socs
RUMBLE
Evidence to support SPYING for the Greasers:
A. Things are rough all over, Ponyboy
B. Bob wasn't just anyone. He had something special.
C. I'll help you. I hate the fighting.
D. I can't go see Johnny. I just can't.
C. I'll help you. I hate the fighting.
Johnny
Feeling like you're a part of a group and you're accepted.
Belonging
Loves to fight and thinks it is necessary. (Greaser)
Dally
Poorer side of town where the Greasers rule
East side
Evidence to support Dally feeling hopeless and acting out of desparation after Johnny died.
A. Dally's gone....gone and lost his mind.
B. He lit a cigarette w/shaking hands.
C. He looked right through me, not even seeing me.
D. He ran out into the street waving a gun.
D. He ran out into the street waving a gun.
Soc who was killed at the fountain in the park.
Staying true to the people you care about even when things get tough.
Loyalty
How Johnny felt before he died about violence
Thought it was pointless and didn't benefit anyone
Location where Bob was killed
Fountain by the park
How does the author develop the concept of identity and self-discovery?
A. By showing Ponyboy’s friendships and reactions to violence.
B. Through Ponyboy’s thoughts, experiences, and reflections in the narration.
C. By following Dally’s downfall and tragic choices.
D. Through the physical settings and time jumps.
B. Through Ponyboy’s thoughts, experiences, and reflections in the narration.
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes to understand how they feel.
Empathy and Understanding
This group LOVES to jump people
Socs
Last thing Dally did before being shot by police
Robbed grocery store or pointed gun at police
Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the novel?
A. The Greasers win the rumble, and the conflict ends.
B. Ponyboy loses everything but writes to heal.
C. Ponyboy begins to understand others and tells his story.
D. Johnny survives, and things go back to normal.
C. Ponyboy begins to understand others and tells his story.
Was a spy for the Greasers
Cherry Valance
Biggest theme in the novel (think of Socs & Greasers & sunsets)
Everyone has struggles, no matter their background
Broke a bottle and threatened Socs after he was approached.
Ponyboy
Cherry and Ponyboy talked a lot about THIS being the same for everyone no matter where they come from
SUNSET
Which evidence shows that Greasers are more like family than friends?
A. “We’re all we’ve got left."
B. “I don't think he's ever really seen a sunset.”
C. “They ain’t like us. They don’t mean half what they say.”
D. “Things are rough all over.”
A. “We’re all we’ve got left."