Characters
Who is the narrator of the novel?
Ponyboy
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy hide after the incident?
The old church in Windrixville?
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
What does “stay gold” mean?
Stay innocent / true to yourself
What theme is shown through the conflict between Socs and Greasers?
Class conflict / social division
What type of narration is used?
First Person
Which character is Ponyboy’s oldest brother and guardian?
Drarry
What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to disguise themselves?
Cut and dye their hair
“Things are rough all over.”
Who says this?
Cherry
What theme is shown through Johnny’s actions in the fire?
Heroism / bravery
What technique is used in “stay gold”?
Symbolism
Which character kills Bob?
What major event do the boys help save children from?
The church fire
“We’re all we have left.”
Who says this?
Dally or Ponyboy (they both say it)
What theme is shown through Ponyboy’s love of books and sunsets?
Identity / individuality
Why does the author use slang (e.g. “greasers”)?
To show character voice / setting / realism
Who says, “Stay gold”?
Johnny
What happens to Johnny after the fire?
He is badly injured / dies later
“Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot.”
Who says this?
Dally
What theme is shown through the relationships between the brothers?
Family / loyalty
How does the author build tension before the rumble?
Short sentences, pacing, conflict buildup
Which character is a Soc who befriends Ponyboy?
Cherry
What is the big fight between the Greasers and Socs called?
The rumble
“You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.”
Who says this AND what idea does it show?
Johnny.
identity / hope / change
What theme is shown by “stay gold”?
Loss of innocence
How does the author use juxtaposition in the novel? Give one example.
Juxtaposition is when two contrasting ideas are placed together.
Example: the peaceful sunset vs the violent lives of the Greasers and Socs, showing that despite their differences, they share the same world / humanity.