Cause and Effect
Johnny dies from the severe burns and injuries he received while rescuing the children from the church fire.
Dally is devastated and runs out of the hospital.
The setting is established and the characters are introduced.
Exposition
Ponyboy must appear in court after the events involving Bob’s death.
Character vs. Society
The Outsiders is told in chronological order.
False
Who was worried about their dad in the aftermath of Bob's death?
Randy
Ponyboy experiences severe stress and trauma after the rumble and the deaths of Johnny and Dally.
He becomes physically ill and stays in bed for several days.
Ponyboy reads the letter from Johnny.
Falling Action
Ponyboy is failing English because he cannot focus on school after the recent events.
Character vs. Self
Why didn't Johnny mind dying
He said saving the kids was "worth it"
What happened to Ponyboy that led to his injuries.
He got kicked in the head by a Soc
He robs a grocery store and calls the gang to tell them the police are chasing him.
Dally is shot by the police.
Ponyboy needs to become more mature and not take people for granted.
Inciting Incident
The brothers continue to struggle with tension and misunderstandings about responsibility and expectations.
Character vs. Character
What type of figurative language is used: Yesterday was a lifetime ago.
Hyperbole
Dally didn't care about anyone but himself.
False
Ponyboy must complete a final English assignment.
He decides to write about his experiences with the Greasers and everything that happened.
Bob is stabbed and then Ponyboy and Johnny run away.
Rising Action
Teachers and adults expect Ponyboy to continue functioning normally despite the traumatic events he experienced.
Character vs. Society
What two things did Ponyboy try to convince himself of in chapters 10-12.
He killed Bob and Johnny wasn't dead
Mrs. Hanna's favorite saying
Yay School!!
Johnny leaves Ponyboy a note encouraging him to “stay gold.”
Ponyboy begins to realize that there is still good in the world and that he should share their story.
Ponyboy becomes more mature realizes that Darry loves him and accepts the deaths of Johnny and Dally.
Climax
Ponyboy struggles emotionally after witnessing Johnny’s death and Dally’s death.
Character vs. Self
How does Two-Bit know Ponyboy isn't hardened like the rest of them.
He picks up the shattered pieces of bottle
These symptoms caused him to be in bed for a significant amount of time.
Exhaustion, shock, and a concussion