Trivia
What is the name of the gang that Ponyboy belongs to?
The Greasers
What is the major conflict in The Outsiders?
Conflict between the Socs and the Greasers
Who plays Ponyboy in the 1983 film version of The Outsiders?
C. Thomas Howell
Would Johnny have turned himself in if Ponyboy didn't go with him? Why or why not?
Yes, because he felt guilty and didn't want to keep running
What do sunsets symbolize in the story?
Shared humanity/common ground
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy
What does the phrase "Stay Gold" mean?
Stay innocent or pure
False
What would Darry have done differently if he could go back to the night Ponyboy ran away?
He would have tried harder to talk to him and not hit him
What does Johnny carry that symbolizes protection but also violence?
A switchblade
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny runaway?
Johnny killed Bob in self-defense
What literary device is used in the line "Nothing gold can stay"?
Ex: Simile, irony, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia"
Metaphor
Ponyboy's theme paper being read at the end, or more time with Sodapop
If Dally survived, what kind of future would he have had?
Likely to continue a life of crime or struggled emotionally (he would have still faced criminal charges for his actions following Johnny's Death)
What theme is reflected in the repeated line "Things are rough all over"?
Everyone has problems, regardless of class
What event causes Dally to be devastated and leads to his death?
Johnny's Death
How does S.E. Hinton use foreshadowing in the church scene?
Foreshadowing: A warning or indication of a future event
The mention of smoke and fire hinting at the church fire
How is Dally's death portrayed differently in the film vs. book?
The film shows it more graphically, while the book focuses more on Ponyboy's reflection
What would happen if Cherry ever told the truth to the police about Bob?
It could have helped the Greasers legally, but could have hurt her reputation
How is hair used as a symbol for the Greasers?
Identity, Pride, and Rebellion
What does Ponyboy write about in his final English theme?
The story of The Outsiders itself/ his experiences
Explain how the novel portrays the idea that pain and suffering are universal.
Both Greasers and Socs experience loss, violence, and fear, showing class doesn't shield from pain
What effect does the musical score in the film have on the viewer compared to the tone of the novel?
Adds emotional tension or dramatizes certain scenes
Predict how the gang dynamics would change if Soda left home.
Ponyboy might fall apart emotionally, and Darry would become even more hardened
Discuss how the title The Outsiders connects to the main theme.
It represents people who feel marginalized or don't belong in society