Characters
This character is the narrator of the story.
Ponyboy Curtis
What happens to Ponyboy on his way home from the movie house?
Ponyboy is jumped by the Socs.
What does greasy hair symbolize?
The greasers/The identity of the greasers
Johhny's dying words to Pony
"Stay gold, Ponyboy"
(1874-1963) U.S. poet.
This character had big black eyes that looked like a dog that had been kicked too many times.
Johnny Cade
Who does Dally reveal is acting as a spy, helping the greasers?
Cherry Valance
What do gold rings and blue Mustangs symbolize?
The Socs
What does Cherry confess to Ponyboy before leaving with Bob and Randy?
Cherry confesses she could fall in love with Dallas Winston.
the condition or fact of being in harmony or agreement; correspondence; congruity; similarity.
conformity
This character is older than his age; he was forced to grow up and mature and become a father figure to his brothers
Darry Curtis
What is the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
What does the sunset symbolize?
The connection between the Socs and the greasers
According to Cherry and Ponyboy, what is it that separates the Socs and the greasers?
Feeling
feeling or expressing anger or scorn, especially at unjust, mean, or ungrateful action or treatment.
indignant
This character believed it was better to feel nothing at all instead of hurt for someone you cared about.
Dally Winston
During what decade does the story take place?
1960s
What does Gold symbolize?
Innocence
What does Dally tell Johnny that was "all he had ever wanted"?
Dally tells Johnny he (and the gang) was proud of him.
shaky or dizzy, as from a blow; sluggish or dull, as from lack of sleep.
groggy
This character had something that set him a part from the rest, something that made others follow him, the best buddy a guy could have, and looked good in wine-colored sweaters
Bob Sheldon
Explain how Johnny feels about how he is treated by his parents?
Johnny would rather be beaten than ignored.
What does the switchblade symbolize in regards to Johnny Cade
Change of Identity
"Young hoods that would grow up to be old hoods"
The Boys from Brumly
not giving in readily; persistent; stubborn.
doggedly