Characters
This character has a long criminal record & did not want to rescue the children from the church.
Dallas "Dally" Winston
Who wins the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs? How do we know they won?
The Greasers & The Socs ran away.
What theme is highlighted by the ongoing conflict between the Socs and Greasers?
Social class division and inequality
What does Johnny’s letter to Ponyboy symbolize at the end of the novel?
Hope for the future and a reminder to “stay gold.”
What literary device was used when Cherry & Ponyboy talk about / describe the sunsets?
Imagery
Strains himself while carrying roofing supplies & is Ponyboy's oldest brother.
Darrell "Darry" Curtis
Why did Ponyboy have a tough time getting along with his older brother, Darry?
Darry was in charge now & very strict with him.
What does the sunset symbolize in Ponyboy’s conversations with Cherry?
Shared beauty and equality between groups
What does the blue Mustang symbolize in the story?
The Socs’ power and threat toward the Greasers.
Identify the literary device: "Tension was like the edge of a knife”
Simile
He is the narrator of The Outsiders & runs away from home to avoid hearing an argument.
Ponyboy Curtis
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the fight with The Socs?
A church in Windrixville
What does “Stay gold” mean to Ponyboy?
To stay innocent and true to yourself
Why did Randy want to meet up with Ponyboy when he found him at the Tasty Freeze?
To say that he doesn't understand why he saved the children & he was not going to the rumble.
Identify the literary device: “Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold.”
Symbolism (and repetition)
He is knocked out by the fire & refuses to see his mother in the hospital.
Johnny Cade
Why did Cherry and Marcia leave their dates at the drive-in? Who were their dates?
Bob & Randy had gotten drunk.
Why was changing their hair such a tough decision for Ponyboy and Johnny?
Their hair was a sign of respect & being tough among Greasers
Why were the boys considered heroes & what might this symbolize?
They saved the children from danger & that opinions can shift. (People are not always what they seem)
Identify the literary device: “The rumble was a storm breaking loose again.”
Metaphor
He attacks Johnny & leaves a cut or mark on his face.
Bob Sheldon
Why did Ponyboy and Johnny turn to Dally for help?
He wouldn’t tell the police, they knew he had been in trouble before, & he would have a plan for them.
What lesson does Ponyboy learn about judging people by appearance or class?
People are the same inside, no matter their group
What does Dally’s unloaded gun & his robbing the store symbolize?
His hopelessness and desire to give up after losing Johnny.
Identify the literary device: “The blue Mustang roared down the street.”
Personification