Greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped, or someone will come by and scream greaser. Soda is kind of the glue that keeps ponyboy and darry together. The outsiders is very clear that the violence is serious and real. Hintons novel of the conflict between the wealthy socs and their adversaries on the opposite end of the socioeconomic spectrum, the greasers, are the curtis brothers. The last lines of the book suggest that the whole thing was a story he wrote for school. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the way they should be. Include everything you know about each of these characters.
This video is a powtoon that discusses the symbols found in the book, the outsiders. This is because, in the beginning he is described as a shy puppy who has been kicked around far too many times. The characters in the outsiders chapter of the outsiders study guide course is. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on the. Keeping these characteristics in mind, students will work in groups to create lifesize portraits of a character from the outsiders.
What are all the foods the characters from the book the outsiders by s. The picture and caption really explains what others think of him. Ponyboy demonstrates his belief in hairs importance by including it in his character descriptions. You can tell it couldnt have been sodapop who is also blond because he has a mean, tough look on his face. At the end of the book he starts writing a story suggested to be the very story of the novel so that the rest of the world can know just what delinquent teens lives are actually like. They were founded by batman, whose ties to the league had become strained, and introduced the classic lineup of batman, black lightning, metamorpho, geoforce, katana, halo and looker. The one on the very top is ponyboy, considering the fact that he is the main character. His hair is usually in a mess, as he does not like haircuts. Please add information about the character as you learn new facts or descriptions.
Although the outsiders may seem pretty tame today, when susan e. How do the characters in the outsiders change over the. The outsiders character descriptions physical appearances. From the first time he said something hilariously stupid during the 2008 election, he had my heart. What inspired the book characters in the outsiders. Hinton first wrote the book in 1967, it was a revolutionary teen novel the first of its kind. It took him a while to finish it and when he got to the part of johnny and dally. The outsiders is set in a large, unnamed town in the united states. Gang violence, child abuse, stabbings, shootingsthese drive the action. Dec 15, 2010 what are all the foods the characters from the book the outsiders by s.
Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Ponyboy is intelligent and sensitive and has certain ungreaserlike characteristics. Hinton first wrote the book in 1967, it was a revolutionary teen novelthe first of its kind. The giver has held the communitys collective memory for many years and uses his wisdom to help the committee of elders make important decisions, even though he is racked by the pain his memories give him and believes that perhaps those memories belong in the minds of. Darrel, known as darry, is a twentyyearold greaser who is raising ponyboy because their parents have died in a car crash.
If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. Jerry wood the overweight teacher at the church, whose students are saved by ponyboy, dallas, and johnny. He wonders why life is so much more difficult for him and his friends than it is for their rivals, the socs. Character the outsiders elements of a novel character there.
In this lesson, well discuss character traits of the greasers and socs that bring life to the rivalry between the east side and the west side in the s. Ponyboy says, i have lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. Character traits in the outsiders by daniel swerdlow on prezi. Johnny cade character analysis in the outsiders litcharts. Nov 21, 2018 ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. While others may judge them for their appearance, the greasers we meet in. Character the outsiders elements of a novel character. It is about a gang of teenage boys who are called the greasers. Only because hes part of the gang but the book doesnt really explain why. Ponyboy michael curtis a 14yearold boy who is the narrator and main character in the outsiders.
The outsiders book illustrations illustrations for a project based on the novel the outsiders by s. Who is your least favourite character of the gang in s. Bob is a tough, intimidating boy who gets killed by johnny when he and his friends attack johnny and ponyboy. It seems like other characters are jealous of his personality, characteristics, and high. The outsiders study guide character list the outsiders. Most greasers think hes odd because he enjoys watching sunsets and reading books and gets good grades. A story written in 1965 is still relevant today and captivates the reader with a youthful, slangy writing style which allows the reader to bond with the characters. According to pony, sixteenyearold johnny looks like a. The outsiders 1967 is a wellknown young adult novel by american writer s. The outsiders, first published in 1967, is set in the 1960s and is about the struggles and adolescent boy goes through dealing with what social group he belongs to.
But when i finished the book i felt like my eyes had been opened for the first time. Start studying the outsiders character descriptions physical appearances. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. Over the course of the novel, ponyboy learns that bob had his own troubles and difficulties growing up. Hinton creates are so realistic and now, whenever i read the outsiders it feels like all the greasers are my brothers and i love them like brothers even i prefer johnnycake. Hinton once stated that the characters were based closely upon a group of boys she had gone to high school with during the early 1960s, and that the incident where someone was stabbed in a fight and the boys involved fled to hide out in thr c. The giver the old man known in the community as the receiver of memory. As its name suggests, the team consists of superheroes who do not fit the norms of the mainstream superhero community the justice league. Steve randle sodapops 17 year old best friend who works with him at the gas station. Outsiders is a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Strong, athletic, and intelligent, darry has quit school. The novel explores the impact of living in a place where a teenager cant even walk home by himself and where fear is the predominant emotion, as is. Quiet, big black eyes, good listener important roles in the book. Sep 22, 2014 the outsiders, first published in 1967, is set in the 1960s and is about the struggles and adolescent boy goes through dealing with what social group he belongs to.
The outsiders is a novel about friendship, rivalry, stereotypes, trust and family relationships set in the 1960s of america. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Marcia cherry valence minor character cherrys friend randys girlfriend pretty darkhaired minor character long red hair understands socs understands greasers randy adderson soc socgreaser minor character marcias boyfriend cruel was bobs best friend twobit matthews marcia is. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.
Marcia cherrys best friend who is first introduced at the drivein movie. Hinton thoughtfully crafted the outsiders out of her own experiences. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Terms in this set 7 ponyboy curtis14 years old he has long hair squared off in the back light brown, almost red hair, greenish gray eyes he love going to movies. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Nov 27, 2014 this video is a powtoon that discusses the symbols found in the book, the outsiders. Their portrait must reflect the physical description given in the book. The unofficial leader of the greasers, he becomes an authority. Dally looks for trouble and does not care about anyone, except johnny. Hinton, started writing the book when she was fifteen and was inspired by social divisions in her high school that she saw. His parents have been killed in an automobile accident, and. They live on the east side of the town, also known as the wrong side of town.
Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Twobit i think that twobit loses a little bit of that slapstick comedy as the story moves on. He is the most thoughtful of his gang, and the story is told from his point of view. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on. Hinton there are many round and flat characters, but two main ones are johnny and twobit. The outsiders has had a number of different incarnations. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by johnny cade or refer to johnny cade. A dreamy fourteen year old boy who belongs to a gang of greasers. The outsiders is a group of nonprimary superheroes in the dc universe that has become the frontline team that handles major threats that are endangering the earth and its people since batmans. This character is a soc who takes his best friends death very hard and comes to the realization that none of the fighting is worth it.
It tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his two older brothers, soda and. All we know is that hes best friend with soda, works at the gas station with him and doesnt like ponyboy. Ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. The outsiders favorite character showing 150 of 355. His appearance if attractive, he has distinctive cheekbones and attractive face. A later incarnation of the outsiders from early 2000s comics was led by nightwing and arsenal following the dissolution of the teen titans superhero. Elements of a novel character there are five elements or parts of a novel. No pepsi chocolate cake chocolate milk cause ppl got tht already. The outsiders, character description flashcards quizlet. The novel explores the impact of living in a place where a teenager cant even walk home by himself and where fear is the predominant emotion, as is the case for recently orphaned ponyboy curtis and his friends. Jul 18, 2012 you just dont stop living because you lose somebody darry curtis. Use this chart throughout the reading of the novel. The first thing i did when i finished my theme it took me three whole days to finish it was to show it to soda.
For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. The outsiders characters from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. At 14 years old, the youngest curtis brother and greaser. See more ideas about the outsiders, darry and the outsiders 1983.
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