The Outsiders - Vocab
something that can be used to an advantage (i.e. a friendly personality; experience with a job)
asset
In this chapter Ponyboy has been to the movies on his own and is on his way home when he gets jumped by the Socs.
What is chapter 1?
The Fuzz
police
I am the oldest Curtis brother.
Darry
The Setting
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
representing the best; highest level
elite
The name of the blue car (the brand) that the Socs drove.
What is Mustang?
a greaser
long hair, a hood, poor
I run away with Johnny.
Ponyboy
The two rival clubs/ gangs in both
Socs & Greasers
shocked or astounded; to be made speechless
dumbfounded
The name of Sodapop's horse that Ponyboy talks about in chapter three.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
The Socs
West Side Rich kids, always jumping greasers
I am a HS dropout and work at a local gas station.
Sodapop
The narrator
Ponyboy
brave, heroic, noble
gallant
The name of the author.
a heater
gun
I am the roughest and meanest of the greaser crew. I have already been arrested and been in jail.
Dally
The Soc girl who looks at sunsets too
Cherry Valance
showing disbelief
incredulous
The reason Johnny kills Bob.
To save/protect Ponyboy
cancer stick
cigarette
I was stabbed by Johnny.
Bob
The Curtis brothers
Darry, Ponyboy & Sodapop