Characters
Who is the narrator that is thoughtful, sensitive and intelligent in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide?
An abandoned church.
What does the Sunset in The Outsiders symbolize?
The sunset in The Outsiders symbolizes the sense of shared humanity and beauty accessible to all.
"Stay Gold, Ponyboy."
Johnny.
What theme arises when you're breaking out of stereotypes and seeing the person beneath the label?
Identity.
Who is Ponyboy's oldest brother who is strict, responsible, and protective of his family in The Outsiders?
Darry Curtis
What were Johnny's last words and what do they mean?
"Stay Gold." It is interpreted as don't lose your innocence
What does the abandoned church in The Outsiders symbolize?
The abandoned church symbolizes a hiding place a place of transformation, and reflection.
"The sunset was the same for both of us."
Ponyboy.
What theme relates to the Curtis brothers' devotion and Greasers' bond?
Loyalty or Brotherhood.
Who is quiet, abused at home, deeply loyal, and undergoes the greatest transformation in The Outsiders?
Johnny Cade
What happens at the court hearing?
Ponyboy gets to stay with his brothers.
What does the switchblade symbolize in The Outsiders?
The switchblade symbolizes a sense of survival and a false sense of power.
"Things are rough all over."
Cherry
What theme relates to Johnny saving the kids and Dally's tragic loss of hope?
Dignity and Value of Human Life.
Who is the oldest Greaser, jokester, and carries a switchblade in The Outsiders?
Two-Bit Matthews
What 2 key events that happened during the Fountain fight?
During this fight Ponyboy is getting drowned and due to self defence Johnny kills the person drowning Pony; Bob Sheldon.
What does the Rumble symbolizes in The Outsiders?
The rumble symbolizes the illusion of victory and that violence solves nothing.
"It's not money...it's feeling - you don't feel anything and we fell to violently."
Ponyboy
What theme relates to holding onto goodness and beauty fades unless protected?
Innocence - Stay Gold
Who was Cherry's boyfriend, that wore rings, bullies Johnny, and is killed in The Outsiders?
Bob Sheldon
Summarize the event of the church fire. Make sure to include what the boys accomplished.
What does Johnny's letter symbolize in the Outsiders?
Johnny's letter symbolizes a final message of hope and he calls Pony to stay innocent and good.
"Greasers will still be Greasers and Socs will still be Socs."
Randy.
What theme relates to "Things are rough all over." and Socs and Greasers share humanity?
Empathy