Literary Elements
1st person
What are the terms of the rumble?
If the Socs win, everything stays the same, but if the Greasers win, the Socs stay out of the East side.
Bob is stabbed, and then Ponyboy and Johnny run away.
Rising Action
I am attracted to Dally, but afraid to fall in love with him.
Cherry Valance
I am open-minded and like to watch sunsets.
Ponyboy Curtis
The setting of the story
Tulsa, Oklahoma 1960's
According to Randy, why did Bob get into so much trouble?
His parents give into him too much and he was looking for attention.
The setting is established and the characters are introduced.
Exposition
I wear rings, and my parents never say “no” to me
Bob
I was described as “movie-star” handsome.
Sodapop Curtis
What is the genre of the novel?
Realistic fiction
What were Johnny's final words?
"Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold . . ."
Ponyboy decides to write the story of Johnny, Dally, and the Greasers.
Resolution
I was described as a little dark puppy that was kicked too many times and would be lost in a crowd of strangers.
Johnny Cade
I was described as tougher, colder, and meaner than the other Greasers
Dallas Winston
What is the tone of the novel?
The tone is realistic because the author tried to make the characters true to life.
What two things motivated Johnny to kill Bob?
David was drowning Ponyboy and the others were going to beat up Johnny.
Ponyboy reads the letter from Johnny.
Falling Action
I was Bob’s best friend, and refused to attend the rumble
Randy
I am the oldest in the gang, and the wisecracker of the bunch
Two-Bit Matthews
What is the best theme for The Outsiders?
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
Why did Dally take the loss of Johnny so hard?
. Johnny was the only person in the world he had ever loved.
Ponyboy becomes more mature, realizes that Darry loves him, and accepts the deaths of Johnny and Dally.
Climax
I love Ponyboy, but have a hard time showing it.
Darry Curtis
I am great with cars.
Steve Randall