Definitions
What is a rivalry?
a competition or conflict between people or groups
Give an example of a behavior a delinquent might do
Steal, lie, smoke, harm someone, etc
Some people believe the _____________ that girls can't be good at sports.
stereotype
Why do some people think the greasers are delinquents?
they drink, fight, harasses girls (Dally), get into rumbles, drop out of school, etc
If you have a rivalry with someone, how would you probably feel about them?
Negative, dislike, competitive
What does reluctant mean?
not wanting to do something or resisting it
Give an example of something that might bewilder you
a flying car, failing a test you studied hard for, seeing a wizard, realizing your spouse is cheating, etc
A consequence of being a _____________ is that you might ruin your reputation or get kicked out of school.
delinquent
What are the stereotypes people assume about the Socs?
Rich, happy, have amazing things, no worries
Why might someone be reluctant to talk about their feelings?
What does bewildered mean?
very confused and cannot understand something
Give an example of something you might be reluctant to do
Go to school, do HW, admit a mistake, wake up early, finish your chores, etc
Since my friend and I are always competing for the best grade in the class, we have a good-natured _____________.
rivalry
How is Ponyboy naive? (What does he not understand about the Socs? Darry?)
He doesn't realize that the Socs and greasers are not all that different, and that all people have challenges. Also, he doesn't realize that Darry does love him, he is just strict because he wants him to succeed.
How can stereotypes be harmful?
Make people mistreat each other, cause discrimination, make you judge a book by its cover
What is a premonition?
strong feeling that something bad is going to happen
Give an example of a naive belief a little kid might have
Believe in the tooth fairy, think all people are honest, think babies come from a stork
You are being __________ if you think you can make a fortune without doing any work at all!
naive
Explain why Ponyboy bewildered that Bob's death only happened last night.
Pony can't believe how much everything has changed in just 24 hours. He is bewildered that his life will never be the same again.
Imagine you have a premonition about your school day. What could it be?
Fail a test, get in trouble, fight with a friend
What does it mean to be naive?
have a lack of experience and knowledge (be innocent)
I had a terrible ___________ I was going to get fired next week.
premonition
Why do you think Johnny admires people who are gallant? (hint - think about his own personality)
Since Johnny is so shy and scared (especially after he got jumped) he admires people who are gallant, brave, and true to themselves.
Is it possible for someone to be naive about something but not about everything? Explain.
Probably yes - someone could not know a lot about politics for example, but be mature in their friendships. Or, they might be book-smart but be naive and talk to strangers.