Characters
Whose point of view is the novel written in?
Ponyboy
How does Ponyboy change throughout the novel? What events impacted this change?
Responses will vary, but most importantly, Ponyboy learns to be less judgmental of those around him. He learns that people are different, but that doesn't mean there is something wrong with them.
List at least 3 rules of theme.
1. Never one word
2. Can't be a cliche
3. Must be universal
What building goes on fire?
The abandoned church
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S.E. Hinton
Who is Dally? Who is Darry?
Dally is Ponyboy's friend. Darry is Ponyboy's older brother.
Describe an event that took place that helped us understand Johnny's character.
“We couldn’t get along without him. We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang.”
Create a theme statement to reflect the quote above.
Theme statements will vary.
What year does The Outsiders take place?
1960s
Describe what a typical Greaser would wear
A worn out leather jacket, lots of product in their hair
False. Randy is a Soc!! But yes, he did refuse to fight in the rumble.
Why does Ponyboy mention the sunset multiple times in the story?
To help the readers understand that Greasers and Socs aren't so different after all-- they see the same sunset.
Create a theme statement pertaining to the novel.
Responses will vary.
What does Dally rob in the final chapters?
The grocery store.
“Things are rough all over.”
Who says this line?
Cherry
Do ALL characters change in a story?
NOPE. Some characters are static, meaning they stay the same.
What part of the novel is the climax?
The fire at the abandoned church.
What does plot have to do with theme?
Is Tulsa, Oklahome rural or urban?
Rural
Describe what a typical Soc would wear.
Plaid collared button down
How does Dally feel about Johnny? What has Dally said or done that makes you believe this?
Dally cares deeply for Johnny. He went inside a burning building to save him.
Why does Johnny decide to turn himself into the police?
He realizes that his actions are impacting the rest of the Greasers back home.
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
What theme does this quote support?
Responses will vary.
How does the setting of the novel impact the characters?
The setting affects the characters way of living and their actions.
What is internal dialogue?
The voice inside a characters head