Characters
The novel's protagonist. Throughout the course of the novel, this character learns that violence is useless and family is important. Played a role in the murder of Bob and ran away to the church, where he eventually helped save children from the fire.
Ponyboy Curtis
What is the difference between Soc and Greaser?
Socs are the upper class gang that seems to have no problems. They have cars, nice girlfriends, and money. Greasers are lower class. Many are without parents, money; they are violent, mean, and considered "hood".
Personification
Human characteristics to non-human things.
He stood at the door of the plane with his parachute as the instructor counted down from five. "I can't do it!" I said. "I just can't do it!"
What technique is used here?
Repetition
What is the intended meaning of "Stay Gold"
Stay innocent and good. Don't let the bad in the world over rule what is good.
Often considered the gang's pet. Grew up in an abusive household. Was beat up by the Socs, which caused significant emotional/physical damage. Murdered Bob to save Ponyboy Curtis. He died a hero after saving children from a burning church.
Johnny
What happens prior to the beginning of the novel that helps develop the conflict between Soc and Greaser?
Johnny is jumped.
Metaphor
Comparison without like or as
What is the tone of the following sentence:
gentle stream bubbling over smooth pebbles with a light breeze and warm sun.
comfortable, peaceful
What is the pride and joy of the Greaser gang? The only thing they have.
Their hair.
Ponyboy's brother. Overprotective, strict. Had a college scholarship, but gave it up in order to look after his brothers following the death of their parents. "The only thing preventing ________ from being a Soc is us."
Darry Curtis
What happens after Ponyboy comes home late?
Darry slaps him out of anger. Ponyboy runs away with Johnny to the park, where the meet the Socs.
Simile
Comparison using like or as
"Stay Gold" is considered a:
a. Allusion
b. Flashback
c. Irony
d. Rhyme Scheme
a. Allusion
Summarize what happens at the drive in movie.
Dally is hitting on Cherry, who rejects him. Johnny stands up to Dally, which is odd for Johnny. Ponyboy and Johnny become friends as a result.
This character hated the world. He was arrested at the age of ten, knew nothing but violence and theft. After Johnny's death, this character robbed a gas station and was then shot by the police.
Dally Winston
What happens when Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally return to the church?
It is on fire. Ponyboy and Johnny save the children and are then considered heroes. They are returned home, where Ponyboy is reunited with his brothers and Johnny dies of injuries.
Repeating beginning sounds.
How does the author structure the end of the novel?
As a flashback that returns to the first line of the novel.
What do Cherry and Ponyboy mean when they say "we both see the same sunset"
They're not as different as they would think.
Was a spy for the Greasers. Hated violence. Understood both gangs weren't really that different. Both saw the same sunset.
Cherry Valance
What is realized after the conversation with Randy?
The gangs are not that different, and it is up to the individual how they choose to behave. Each gang has their own problem that needs to be understood.
Irony
When the opposite of what you would expect to happen, happens.
What is the author's purpose for writing The Outsiders?
To show kids similar to those in the novel that there was still some good in the world. To show we shouldn't judge others based on their social class. To show there is no point to violence.
What is a theme in The Outsiders? Support your answer.
Don't judge people based on their class.
The Importance of family
The uselessness of violence
The dangers of gang-life.