Characters
This character is the narrator of the story
Ponyboy
What does ornery mean?
ill tempered, stubborn
In Chapter 1 Ponyboy gets attacked by the Socs. Describe what happened
- The Socs caught him walking alone
- They asked him if he wanted a haircut and took out a knife on him
- Ponyboy bites the attackers hand and gets punched
- he yells for his brothers and the rest of the gang
- they shove a handkerchief in his mouth
- his gang shows up and rescues him
Where and when does the attack on Ponyboy first occur?
Walking home from the movies at night, by himself
What prejudices do Greasers have about Socs?
different values, social status, cultural likes and dislikes
This character murdered a soc and went on the run
Johnny
What does aloof mean?
distant, detatched
What is significant about the movie theater event in Chapter 2?
Ponyboy and Johnny show how kind and respectable they are
they meet Cherry and Marcia and sit with them to watch the movie
there is an understanding that they are not that much different from one another
they walk them a ways home before the socs roll up and cause problems
Where does Ponyboy and Johnny meet Cherry?
Movie theater
How does Darry's responsibilities affect his identity in the family?
Not able to be a kid/young adult Has to take on the responsibilities of a parent, mature past his years and support a family in his early 20's
This character helped Ponyboy and Johnny get away after the murder
Dallas
What does finality mean?
complete something, the end
Bob and Randy (socs) show up at the movies drunk
They are aggressive toward their girlfriends, who are sitting with greasers
the girls say they don't like to hang out with them when they are drunk
a fight is brewing but Cherry stops them
What is the Dingo?
Drive In movies
Why does Ponyboy initially resent Darry? Is his anger justified?
Ponyboy becomes upset with Darry after he smacks him in the face for talking back to him. Answers may vary
This character was willing to talk with a greaser and get to know him
Cherry
What is bootlegging?
making alcohol illegally
Why do Ponyboy and Johnny run away?
Where do they go?
What do they do?
Who helps them?
Johnny murders one of the socs
Find Dallas at Merrills house, Dallas helps them by giving money and a gun
Take a train to Jay mountain and hide in a church, buy food and wait out the situation
Where and when does the second attack on Ponyboy occur?
At the fountain in the park at 2:30 am
How is Ponyboy forced to grow up before he's ready?
- Beaten up at the age of 14 for no reason other than he is a different social class.
- Almost dying when the Socs try to drown him
- Witnessing his friend murder someone in his defense
- losing both his parents and having an older brother care for him
- struggling to get by
Which one of the Curtis brothers is the most handsome and a high school drop out?
Soda Pop
What does defiance mean?
challenge authority, resist to what is being asked
How does the attack in Chapter 1 set the tone for the rest of the story?
After the first fight with Ponyboy, readers know that the conflict will continue with other fights and issues among the socs and greasers. Neither group is willing to back down or make amends
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny go after the murder?
To find Dallas at Buck Merrils house
Why does Cherry help Ponyboy and Johnny despite being a Soc?
Cherry sees them for the kind and moral young men they are, she does not judge them for being the opposite class or for having reputations for being bad boys