Direct Characterization
What is direct characterization?
Direct characterization is what the author tells us about a character. It is found directly in the text.
What is indirect characterization?
Indirect characterization is what the reader can infer about a character based on the text.
Darry and Ponyboy get into fights often. What type of conflict is this?
A. Internal Conflict
B. Character vs. Character
C. External Conflict
D. Character vs. Fate
B. Character vs. Character
Who did Johnny and Ponyboy save?
The school-kids
Which character is very protective over Ponyboy?
Darry
In the book, it says, "We all had the money to get in--it only costs a quarter if you're not in a car--but Dally hated to do things the legal way. He liked to show that he didn't care whether there was a law or not" (Hinton 20). What is the direct characterization of Dally in this quote?
Dally does not care about the law. He not only doesn't mind breaking the law, but also enjoys doing so.
In the book, Cherry says, "'Take your feet off my chair and shut your trap'" (Hinton 21) to Dally. What can we infer about Cherry based on her dialogue?
She is brave, and she is not afraid to stand up for herself.
Johnny being beaten up by the Socs represents what type of conflict?
A. Character vs. Society
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Self
D. Character vs. Fate
A. Character vs. Society
What did Johnny use to kill the Soc?
His switchblade
How old is Ponyboy?
14 years old
In the book, it says, "Dally was scowling, and from long and painful experience I knew better than to talk to him when his eyes were blazing like that" (Hinton 89). What is the direct characterization of Dally in this quote?
He is very mad, and he has hurt Ponyboy before.
In the book, Johnny says, "'I don't guess...' -- He swallowed and tried not to look eager-- 'I don't guess my parents are worried about me or anything?'" (Hinton 87). What can you infer about Johnny?
He was both hopeful and doubtful that his parents were worried about him.
Ponyboy is often stereotyped because he is a greaser. What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Fate
B. Character vs. Character
C. Internal Conflict
D. Character vs. Society
D. Character vs. Society
What did Cherry throw in Dally's face?
A coke that he bought for her.
What was Ponyboy's first impression of Cherry?
She was beautiful and she was stuck-up.
In the book, Ponyboy thinks, "I make good grades and have a high IQ and everything, but I don't use my head" (Hinton 4). What is the direct characterization of Ponyboy in this quote?
He is smart, but sometimes he doesn't make the best decisions.
In the book, it says, "She was afraid of loving you, I thought" (Hinton 86). What can you infer about Ponyboy's feelings/emotions from this quote?
You can infer that Ponyboy is upset that Cherry has feelings for Dally.
He is in denial that Cherry likes Dally.
Which character do we know faces the most character vs. self conflict?
A. Johnny
B. Darry
C. Ponyboy
D. Dally
C. Ponyboy
Why did Darry hit Ponyboy?
He talked-back when trying to stand up for Soda.
What was the name of the Soc that Johnny killed?
Bob
In the book, it says, "I grinned with pride--I don't think I look one bit like Soda, but it's not every day I head Socs telling me they think my brother is a doll" (Hinton 23). What is the direct characterization of Ponyboy in this quote?
Ponyboy was very happy to hear someone talk about Soda in a positive way.
In the book, Ponyboy says, "'Dad used to take us all huntin'. I've been in the country before'" (Hinton 86). What can you infer about Ponyboy from this passage?
Ponyboy has very fond memories of being in the country with his father.
Ponyboy misses his father.
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict is when a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.
External Conflict is when a character has a struggle due to an outside force.
Why was Ponyboy not seriously injured in the fire?
He was wearing Dally's leather jacket.
How old was Dally when he first went to jail?
10 years old