Characters
who is the narrator of the outsiders
Ponyboy
Where does the story mainly take place
Tulsa, Oklahoma
what event starts the major conflict between the greasers and the socs
the soc's jumping the greasers but mainly jumping johnny
what's one major theme in the outsiders
don't judge people based on they're appearances or social class
who says stay gold ponyboy
Johnny
What are the names of the 2 rival groups in the book
Greasers and soc's
Where did johnny and pony hide out
an abandoned old church on Jay mountain
why do pony and Johnny cut they're hair
to blend in better as they hide from the cops
what symbol represents innocence in the book
The phrase "stay gold" and (sunsets)
what does nothing cold can stay mean
good things don't last forever
What are the names of the main greasers
Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Johnny, Dally, Twobit, and steve
where did Johnny go when his parents would fight
ponys house, the vacant lot, or twobits house
what big event makes Johnny a hero
he saves kids from the burning church
what is the book trying to say about family
Family isn't just blood you can also choose people who care about you
who tells ponyboy that things are rough all over
Cherry valance
Name at least 2 of the main soc characters
Bob, Randy, Cherry, Marcia
Name at least 2 places where important events happen in the story
the park, the movie theater, the church, the hospital, and the vacant lot
what causes Dally to break down emotionally
Johnnys death
why is the idea of staying gold important to ponyboy
it reminds him to stay kind, hopeful, and innocent
what does ponyboy mean when he says we saw the same sunset
greasers and soc's aren't that different
Name at least 2 characters that undergo big change in the book and how
Ponyboy- Becomes more mature
Randy- Realizes fighting isn't the answer
Johnny- Gains courage
where did the greasers and the socs have the big rumble
the vacant lot
what is the final message pony boy writes about in his theme (essay)
the outsiders itself is a way to help others understand the struggles of kids like him
Explain how greasers and soc's are both victims of society
Greasers struggle with poverty and broken families
socs deal with pressure, emptiness and expectations
what is the significance of the final line, stay gold ponyboy stay gold
it's Johnny's message for ponyboy to keep his goodness and not harden like the world wants him to