Knowledge Organizer
People often show their culture through these six signifiers...
language, clothing, food, music, arts, or religion.
Define foreshadowing...
a hint the author gives to suggest what might happen in the future
What happened to Ponyboy as he left the movie theater in Chapter One?
He got jumped by the Socs.
Darry and Sodapop
Define mainstream culture...
The dominant ideas, beliefs, and values of a culture. Mainstream culture often dictates what is considered “normal” in society.
First person - Ponyboy
What does Ponyboy reveal to Cherry about his past when they first meet?
Which archetype would you give Dally?
The Rebel - angry, mean, rule breaker
Define counter culture...
A way of living that actively rejects what is expected by mainstream culture, often in protest.
"Beauty is fleeting"
"The beautiful things in life do not last forever"
Why does Ponyboy run away?
Darry slaps him
Name the Greaser's pet...
Johnny
How are the Greasers different from mainstream culture?
Greasers often dressed in a way viewed as “hood” with their leather or jean jackets and greased hair. Additionally, their reckless behavior, which might include staying out late or shoplifting, was often looked down upon by society.
Viewed at lower status – often less educated; less wealthy
Come from non-traditional families (many are raised without one or both parents)
Frequency of “rumbles” or violence
How does the allusion of Great Expectations and the story of Pip connect to Ponyboy's feelings about the way society treats him and the Greasers?
In this allusion, Ponyboy sees himself similar to Pip. Pip is a character who is judged and ashamed of the way others see him because of his lower class status. Throughout the novel, Ponyboy struggles with the idea of being labeled as a greaser by society, which mean many people see him as a low-class “hood” without education or value. Ponyboy struggles with the idea of inequality and fairness inherit in the feud between the Socs and greasers.
How does Dally help Johnny and Pony after Johnny kills Bob at the park?
He gives them money, a gun, a leather jacket, and tells them to take the train to the abandoned church in Windrixville.
Name one Soc that changed Pony's perspective...
Cherry Valance
Randy Adderson
*Bob is acceptable
The Innocent - Naïve, in need of protection; often forced to confront a darker reality
The Orphan -In need of a new “family,” literally or figuratively
The Victim - Someone with challenges who often encounters misfortune
The Tragic Hero - Someone with heroic traits who often experiences a dramatic downfall
The Caregiver - Someone who sacrifices a lot for the well-being of others
The Rebel - Strong, angry, rule breaker who often intimidates and fascinates others
How does this quote show foreshadowing? "And Johnny, who was the most law-abiding of us, now carried in his back pocket a six-inch switchblade. He’d use it, too, if he ever got jumped again. They had scared him that much. He would kill the next person who jumped him. Nobody was ever going to beat him like that again. Not over his dead body…"
This scene can also be read as foreshadowing because it references both the fact that Johnny carries a “six-inch switchblade” and the fact that “he would kill the next person who jumped him.” Both of these lines hint at the scene in the park where Johnny stabs and kills Bob out of fear that Bob will drown Ponyboy.
Why does Johnny decide to go into the burning church? What happens to him?
To save the kids. He is injured and is in critical condition.
After the fire, Ponyboy sees Darry crying. This is the first time he has seen Darry since running away. Why is this scene so important?
In this scene, Ponyboy is seeing both Darry and Sodapop for the first time after running away to Windrixville and being caught in the church fire. Darry, who Ponyboy has always considered cold and lacking emotion, is crying with relief and love when he sees that Ponyboy is okay. Ponyboy reflects on how strong Darry has been throughout his life and realizes that these tears show Darry’s deep love for him. This moment is significant because it is an opening for Darry and Ponyboy to become closer. Formerly, they have been distant and often bickering, but now they can become closer with a mutual understanding of each other.