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What is the setting of The Outsiders?
A small town int he 1960's, primarily focusing on the lives of Greasers and Socs.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Ponyboy Curtis narrates the events and experiences of the Greasers.
Who are the main characters in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, Darry, and Sodapop
What is the exposition of The Outsiders?
Introduction of the Greasers, Ponyboy getting jumped, tension with the Socs after Johnny getting jumped
Describe Ponyboy's character traits.
How does the theme of class conflict appear in the novel?
It showcases the struggles between the Greasers and the Socs, and finding identity and belonging in both groups.
What type of characterization is this quote?
"Steve Randle was seventeen, tall and lean, with thick greasy hair he kept combed in complicated swirls. He was tacky, smart, and Soda's best buddy since grade school. Steve's specialty was cars. He could lift a hubcap quicker and more quietly than anyone in the neighborhood, but he also knew cars upside-down and backward, and he could drive anything on wheels. He and Soda worked at the same gas station--- Steve part time and Soda full time--- and their station got more customers than any other in town." (Pg. 9)
Direct Characterization
What are the names of the two rival groups in the novel?
The Greasers and the Socs
Describe the 3 rising actions in the story.
1. Ponyboy and Johnny at the movie theater where they meet Cherry.
2. Johnny killing Bob.
3. The church fire, where Dally, Johnny, and Ponyboy rescued kids from the fire.
How is Johnny characterized throughout the novel?
He is shy, vulnerable, and seeks protection from others.
On page 32, what is the best evidence to show Johnny's fear of his parents?
"We were used to seeing Johnny banged up--his father clobbered him around a lot, and although it made us madder than heck, we couldn't do anything about it." (page 32)
Who are 3 main static characters in The Outsiders?
Darry, Two-Bit, and Steve
What is the significance of the book's title, The Outsiders?
It highlights the feeling of being an outsider for the Greasers, and Cherry.
What is the climax of The Outsiders?
The rumble of the Greasers and the Socs. Johnny dying. Dally robbing a store with a gun and also dying.
What kind of person is Dally Winston?
Tough, rebellious, but deeply caring of his friends.
Reasoning! Why does Ponyboy feel guilty after Johnny's death?
He feels responsible because he believes he didn't protect Johnny enough.
Who are 2 round characters in The Outsiders? Pick the best characters.
Johnny Cade and Ponyboy Curtis
Who saves the children from the burning church?
Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally save the children, leading to serious injuries for Johnny.
What events mark the falling action of the story?
1. Ponyboy being sick with grief.
2. Randy and Ponyboy having a conversation about Bob and Johnny.
How does Darry's character develop in the story?
He is initially seen as strict, but reveals his deep love and concern for his brothers.
Briefly summarize the main conflict in The Outsiders.
The ongoing rivalry and violence between the Greasers and the Socs.
How does the theme of identity play a role in the characters' development?
Characters navigate their experiences and relationships.
What does Ponyboy learn about the Socs by the end of the novel?
He learns that the Socs also face struggles and are not so different from the Greasers.
What is the resolution of the plot?
1. Darry having guardianships over Soda and Ponyboy.
2. The judge dismisses the case, saying Ponyboy and Johnny killed over self-defense.
3. Ponyboy reads the letter Johnny wrote for him.
4. Ponyboy writes a story for English, telling the story of his life with his friends, the Greasers.
Compare and contrast the characters of Ponyboy and Cherry Valance.
Both feel like outsiders; Ponyboy is a Greaser while Cherry is a Soc, highlighting their different perspectives on life.