Parts of a Story
Any person, animal, or figure represented in a written work
Character
Provide an example of Friendship in the novel
Ponyboy & Johnny
Dally & Johnny
Steve & Sodapop
Ponyboy & Cherry
How are Greasers and Socs Different?
Wealth, treatment, reputation, stereotypes, expectations, clothing, opportunities
What are some traits of Ponyboy (provide 2)
Loyal, intelligent, kind, peaceful, empathetic, mature, etc.
What is the opposite of protagonist?
Antagonist
The place or type of surrounding where the story takes place
Setting
Alcohol (Drunk Driving)
Smoking (Addiction)
Provide a Character vs. Character conflict
Ponyboy vs. Darry
Greasers vs. Socs
Johnny vs. parents
What are some traits of Johnny (provide 2)
Sensitive, shy, caring, loyal, nervous, thoughtful, etc.
What does the fuzz mean?
The police
The struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
What does "Staying Gold" mean?
Staying pure, good, innocent, hopeful, or holding onto your values
Provide a character vs. society conflict
Greasers/Socs vs. stereotypes
Cherry vs. treatment of women
What are some traits of Darry (provide 2)
Protecting, stern, serious, caring, tough, loyal, etc.
What are Johnny's last words to Ponyboy?
Stay Gold Ponyboy
The main idea and message in a story
Theme
Provide an example of identity and belonging in the novel?
Stereotypes, Ponyboy, Cherry
Provide a character vs. self conflict
Ponyboy vs. Greaser Identity
Johnny vs. finding his worth/ guilt
Cherry vs. Socs identity/Guilt
What are some traits of Sodapop (provide 2)
Funny, caring, happy, compassionate, energetic, etc.
What does the cooler mean?
Jail
The events that happen in a story
Plot
Social divides are bridged by...
Compassion, understanding, self-education, understanding a shared human experience
How are Greasers and Socs alike?
Care about their own, some don't like fighting, pressures to fit molds, have feelings, grief, have problems
What are some traits of Cherry (provide 2)
Empathetic, understanding, smart, sensitive, caring, loyal, etc.
What are the first and last words of the novel
I had two things on my mind, Paul Newman and a ride home