"When I stepped out into that bright light, there were only two things on my mind: Paul Newmann and a ride home."
Ponyboy
They won the rumble
Greasers
What is symbolism?
When something represents something else (an idea usually)
He died from life-threatening injuries.
Johnny Cade
Who is this? Name something else he's been in.
Steve - Tom Cruise
Mission Impossible, top gun, MANY OTHERS
"Stay gold"
How was the rumble won?
The Socs ran away
This symbolizes identity and Ponyboy's connection to the gang. When it is taken away from him, he struggles maintaining that connection.
Greaser Hair
He died through suicide by cop.
Dallas "Dally" Winston
Who is this? Name something else he has been in.
Rob Lowe - Sodapop
Parks and Rec and MANY OTHERS
"You're a traitor to your own kind and not loyal to us."
Ponyboy to Cherry
Ponyboy finds this in his copy of Gone with the Wind.
This symbolizes the wealth disparity between the Socs and the Greasers. It also showcases an ominous feeling because they knew trouble was coming.
The Blue Mustang.
It later loses its feeling because of a scene including Randy and Ponyboy.
She....well who cares, there's only one girl.
Sherry "Cherry" Valance.
Who is this? Name something else he has been in.
Ralph Macchio - Johnny
Cobra Kai, the Karate Kid (like only thing he's known for now)
"If you're tough like me, you don't get hurt."
Dally
RIP
- Starts failing classes
- Gains a tougher exterior
- Depressed/hopeless
This symbolizes the goodness in the world and common ground between Socs and Greasers. It looks good from both sides of town.
Sunrise/sunset
He wanted to avoid the rumble
Randy
Who did Ms. Heft have a celebo crush on in 7th grade when she watched The Outsiders?
Matt Dillon - Dally
"You know the rules. No jazz before a rumble."
Two-bit
This is how Ponyboy starts his theme
With the first line of the book
(meaning we are reading HIS story)
This symbolizes the innocence of youth and re-birth.
The poem: "Nothing Gold Can Stay"
Ponyboy saw this character in Soda's yearbook
Bob
Who played Cherry Valance?
Diane Lane
I'll show a picture later. It wouldn't let me upload another picture :(