Who's Who?
This character comes from an abusive home and relies on the greasers to show him love. He gets wrapped up in a murder, but turns into a hero when he saves a group of kids from a burning church.
Johnny
The conflict between Socs and greasers raises a lot of eyebrows in their town. Community members don't hold back judgement. They see the greasers as hoods, who are always causing trouble and won't amount to anything in life. This perspective the community has of Ponyboy and his friends is what type of conflict?
External, Person vs. Society
Ponyboy doesn't necessarily fit the stereotypical greaser mold. Name two ways in which his personality and/or behaviors aren't like that of the other greasers?
He's a loner.
He is smart and enjoys books/school/learning.
He doesn't like to fight.
He's not violent or a hard criminal.
In which point of view is the novel written, and who is the narrator?
1st person
Ponyboy
Ponyboy, Darry, and Sodapop share this last name
Curtis
This character is described as someone who is hard on others and is burdened with responsibilities. However, the reality is that this character has a lot on his plate and genuinely wants what is best for his family.
Darry
Some may argue that the conflict between Socs and greasers was resolved with the rumble. Others may disagree. Why might some believe that this person vs. person conflict isn't resolved with the rumble?
One rumble doesn't settle it all. There was no truce between the two groups. The rumble ended, but that doesn't mean that the problem between Socs and greasers was resolved.
Throughout the novel, Johnny demonstrates courage. Identify three examples of this.
Answers will vary.
Standing up to Dally at the movie theater, murdering Bob to save Ponyboy, and running in to a fire to save others.
Who wrote "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
Robert Frost
Johnny sports this last name
Cade
This character warns others about getting soft. He says it's important to "stay tough" so no one can touch you. He is hot tempered, lives a life of crime, and suffers an emotional and mental break when he loses a friend.
Dally
At times, Ponyboy denies Johnny's death and even takes responsibility for Bob's murder. His delusion and inability to see reality for what it is, is an example of what type of conflict?
Person vs. Self
While Cherry does help Ponyboy see the Socs in a different light, she isn't completely free of her own prejudices towards the greasers. Name two examples that show Cherry maintaining the divide between Socs and greasers.
Answers will vary.
1. She tells Ponyboy not to feel bad or take it personally if she doesn't acknowledge him when she sees him around.
2. She refuses to go see Johnny.
If childhood is "gold", that means it is valuable and should be cherished.
Dally's actual full name is
Dallas Winston
This character criticizes himself for not having common sense. As a result of his carelessness, he finds himself in trouble. He experiences a lot of trauma in a short period of time, and the stress of it all takes a toll on his mind and body.
Ponyboy
Some would argue that Dally's death was the resolution to a person vs. person conflict, as he died by the police's gunfire. However, others might argue that it was the resolution to a person vs. self conflict. What evidence is there to support the person vs. self conflict theory?
Dally was distraught over Johnny's death. He didn't want to live without Johnny, and he provoked the police by waving a gun at them. He wanted to die and manipulated others into killing him.
Sodapop could be described as a peacemaker. What does he do to demonstrate peace making skills?
He unites the brothers when he tells them that he can't take the fighting anymore.
On his deathbed, Johnny referenced the poem Ponyboy shared with him. Quote Johnny in this moment.
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold."
What book did Ponyboy share with Johnny?
Gone with the Wind
These characters see the good in some when others only see the bad. Neither of them sees a point in fighting, and each helps Ponyboy realize that people aren't all that different from each other.
Cherry & Randy
Ponyboy and Darry have an ongoing conflict throughout the story. Identify one way in which the conflict is worsened and one way in which the conflict is resolved. BOTH parts must be correct to earn the points.
Answers will vary.
Readers can see Darry does not fit the stereotypical greaser mold. In what ways do his personality and/or behavior go against what society would believe is the greaser way? Provide two examples.
Answer will vary.
1. He is smart. He had an opportunity to go to college.
2. He is a positive role model/father figure for his brothers.
3. He works hard to pay bills, keep food on the table, and a roof over his family's head.
Which two items seemed to be breakfast staples at the Curtis house?
Chocolate milk and chocolate cake
FINAL JEOPARDY CATEGORY: Vocabulary
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