Plot Events
This is the place where Ponyboy enjoys solitude.
The movie theatre.
"We aren't in the same class. Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunsets too."
Ponyboy.
This character narrates the story.
Ponyboy.
“Things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn't get worse. I was wrong.”
What is being attacked/jumped/drowned.
This narrative perspective uses “I” and “me” pronouns when narrating.
What is first person?
This feature of nature is what Cherry and Ponyboy bond over.
The sunset.
"That's an original and lovely name."
Cherry/Sherri Valence
This character writes a letter to Ponyboy in the church.
Sodapop.
“We were careful with our cigarettes - if that old church ever caught fire there’d be no stopping it.”
The church burning down.
This narrative perspective uses the “you” pronoun when addressing the reader.
What is second person?
This feature of nature inspires Ponyboy to recite Robert Frost's poem.
The sunrise.
"You shouldn't be smoking."
Jerry the teacher.
This character is described as so tough that not even Darry messes with him.
Dally/Dallas Winston.
“But this church gave me a kind of creepy feeling. What do you call it? Premonition?”
The fire/Johnny getting hurt.
This narrative perspective has a narrator that is not a character and used “he,” “she,” and “they” pronouns.
What is Third person?
This vehicle terrifies Johnny.
Bob's Blue Mustang.
“Nup pal, yer the ones who’d better watch it. Next time you want a broad, pick up yer own kind - dirt.”
Bob the Soc.
This character makes Pony reconsider societal norms.
Cherry/Sherri Valence.
"He would kill the next person who jumped him. Nobody was ever going to beat him like that again."
Johnny killing Bob.
This category of Third Person Narration is only able to access one character’s thoughts or feelings at a time
Third Person Limited.
This key piece of Ponyboy's identity is taken away from him.
His greased back hair/hairstyle.
“I could fall in love with Dallas Winston. I hope I never see him again, or I will.”
Cherry/Sherri Valence.
This character's nickname comes from his witty sense of humour.
Two-Bit.
“His eyes were glowing, after I had read the part about them riding into sure death because they were gallant.”
Johnny saving kids.
This category of Third Person Narration is able to access all character’s thought or feelings.
Third Person Omniscient.