The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book. Home about the author chapter summary characters chapter answers chapter answers 46 chapter answers 79 chapter answers 1012 the 60s ponyboy ponyboy is the youngest greaser in the group. Challenging words crosswordfun way to learn new words. Outsiders project outsiders presentation outsiders group project outsiders character analysis character analysis is an excellent skill for students to develop while reading the outsiders. Marcia cherrys best friend who is first introduced at the drivein movie. She unlike other socs believe that whether soc or greaser, they are all just humans and that they all have the same human struggles, way of life and emotions. In this lesson, well discuss character traits of the greasers and socs that bring. The last lines of the book suggest that the whole thing was a story he wrote for school. Although you say this and i do somewhat agree, i think that by looking at some other book that have relation to the outsiders, such as in the great gatsby, that the book might not have been the most elegant book, for say, but it still was somewhat precise with the amount of details within the story and the characters.
Soda is kind of the glue that keeps ponyboy and darry together. Apr 20, 2020 which character are you from the outsiders. The brothers are greasers, a class term that refers to the young men on the east side, the poor side of town. Soda pop patrick curtis ponyboys 16goingon17yearold brother. Shmoop guide to the outsiders protagonist, antagonist, foil, guide, mentor, and character roles. Cherry valance is the biggest female character from the outsiders. Like the other greaser girls, sandy appears in the text only when the boys mention her. Please add information about the character as you learn new facts or descriptions. He lives with his oldest brother, darry, who is twenty years old and has legal custody of him, and.
Note that this quiz is just for fun and that you dont have to agree with what character it picks for you, so just relax and enjoy. Although she was from a wealthy family, she quickly became friends with the greasers and later on a spy. Over the course of the novel, ponyboy learns that bob had his own troubles and difficulties growing up. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Despite his hardworking nature and ability to differentiate right from wrong, darry also loves fighting, and is proud to use his strong body to defend the other greasers. Quiet, big black eyes, good listener important roles in the book. Bobs girlfriend, she is a soc cheerleader whom ponyboy.
If i had to pick the real character of the gang, it would be dallas winston. She is a soc, but meets ponyboy at the drivein and recognizes that he is a good person. Who would you get along with the most in the outsiders, hot or not. Ponyboy michael curtis a 14yearold boy who is the narrator and main character in the outsiders. 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. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Johnny cade is the secondyoungest in the greaser gang, besides ponyboy. 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.
She likes ponyboy, but will not speak to him at school. 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. Characters 7 essays 49 quotes 10 all books 1 ponyboy curtis. Hinton thoughtfully crafted the outsiders out of her own experiences. Wat would u do if someone said sumethin bad bout u wat would u do wen u have free time if people were trapped inside a burning building nd could possibly be ur. She befriends ponyboy early in the novel and helps him to see that socs are people, too. He is smart, and is the only one in his family who hasnt dropped out of school yet. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. These characters are much deeper than they appear on the outside, often in stories, the label of. The narrator of ithe outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. Loyalty, love, courage and bravery are some of the greasers characteristics in the outsiders.
Students use their knowledge of the book as well as their spelling skills to figure out what word goes in the blank. The implicit and explicit opinions expressed here are the authors. Our 7th graders will be starting out the year with the outsiders by s. Read the outsiders characters from the story zodiac signs by crazymadhatter madie with 668 reads. Book vs movie kid at heart, teenage mess or old soul always wants to eat spider 80s actors 80s movies part 2 most common lies the outsiders characters harry potter characters 2 tim burton characters what halloween costume you should do next year 80s brat pack movies neue leseliste. In the outsiders by hinton, twobit keith mathews, who is part of a greaser gang on the. I needed something to hook the kids, and from my experience with the book, the characters can be quite confusing for students. The outsiders characters and analysis a research guide. What inspired the book characters in the outsiders. Oh, and one more thing this is a quiz that requires you to answer honestly. The oldest of the curtis brothers, 20 years old, has been caring for. 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.
The outsiders study guide the outsiders character chart fill in the chart below with information about the character given. Most greasers think hes odd because he enjoys watching sunsets and reading books and gets good grades. Oh, and one more thing this is a quiz that requires you to answer honestly about yourself or the ending results will be inaccurate. It tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his two older brothers, soda and. He is a high school dropout and works at the local gas station.
The outsiders study guide character list the outsiders. Ponyboy is the fourteen year old narrator of the outsiders. From the first time he said something hilariously stupid during the 2008 election, he had my heart. Oct 19, 2016 the outsiders are definitely not gay or at least, so says the author of the popular youngadult novel, which centers on a rivalry between two highschool gangs and was made into an iconic 1983. Character analysis of ponyboy curtis the outsiders. It tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his two older brothers, soda and darry. He loves sodapop in a brotherly way, but thinks of darry as overcontrolling. This books selector, a free online personality quiz, is a creation of greasergrl550 and for amusement purposes only. The characters in the outsiders chapter of the outsiders study guide course is the most efficient. In the book the outsiders, the characters personalities are what made the plot move forward. She goes to school with ponyboy but they dont talk. 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 outsiders is set in a large, unnamed town in the united states. Character analysis johnny cade johnny cade is the gangs pet. The novels fourteenyearold narrator and protagonist, and the youngest of the greasers. Hinton this study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. E hinton who was an adolescent herself at the time, enters. The outsiders characters traits flashcards quizlet. The outsiders 1967 is a wellknown young adult novel by american writer s. Who is your least favourite character of the gang in s. Jerry wood the overweight teacher at the church, whose students are saved by ponyboy, dallas, and johnny. Ponyboy learns that his behavior impacts others, and this newly acquired maturity leads to the telling of the outsiders story. This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders.
Darrel, or darry, is ponyboys oldest brother and guardian. Only because hes part of the gang but the book doesnt really explain why. Oct 02, 2010 this will tell you whether you are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis, darrel darry curtis, dallas dally winston, twobit matthews, or johhnycake cade. You must like the outsiders, since youre checking out my quiz. The middle curtis brother, 16 years old, a high school dropout who works at a gas station. She meets ponyboy at the movies and they have a lot in common. The novel describes johnny as a lost puppy and a puppy that has been kicked too many times. Cherry tells ponyboy she admires dally in a strange way and that she could easily fall in love with him and his. What words would you use to describe dallys personality.
If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Not only are there a plethora of characters in the book, but there are multiple examples of different types of characters too i. A member of the socs who tries to drown ponyboy in the fountain. This person is very intelligent and receives good grades at school. He lives with his oldest brother, darry, who is twenty years old and has legal custody of him, and his other brother, sodapop, who is sixteen. Ponyboy ponyboy is the youngest greaser in the group. Bob is a tough, intimidating boy who gets killed by johnny when he and his friends attack johnny and ponyboy. Ponyboy says, i have lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. They live on the east side of the town, also known as the wrong side of town. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by ponyboy curtis or refer to ponyboy curtis. 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.
Personality, and he backs that up with lots of heart. Hinton carries this theme throughout every character in her novel. The picture and caption really explains what others think of him. Students provide synonyms for challenging words from the story.
Ponyboy curtis character analysis in the outsiders litcharts. The outsiders round and flat characters showing 144 of 44. His parents have been killed in an automobile accident, and he lives with his two brothers. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. In the book the outsiders, the character s personalities are what made the plot move forward. The main characters in this book were ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis, darrel curtis, steve randle, twobit mathews, dallas winston, johnny cade, and cherry valance.
It is about a gang of teenage boys who are called the greasers. So which outsider character is your personality doppelganger or is at least the closest. The youngest curtis brother, 14 years old, gets good grades and runs track. Hinton, so i wanted to share the activity i used last winter when i read the book with my resource room. The main characters in this book were ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis, darrel curtis, steve randle, two. What are the characteristics of the characters in the novel. The rough, rugged and haunted dallas fascinates pony. If u were ever in the situation that ur parents died how would u respond knock on wood how do u feel like bout ur friends. What are the characteristics of the characters in the. Character traits in the outsiders by daniel swerdlow on prezi. Use this chart throughout the reading of the novel. Darry gives up the possibility of going to college and playing football so that he can take a job as a menial laborer and provide for their family.
This is a quiz to find out which outsiders character you are most like. The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. The main characters in the outsiders are ponyboy curtis, darry curtis, sodapop curtis, johnny cade, bob sheldon, and cherry valence. Nov 21, 2018 ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. His parents have been killed in an automobile accident, and.
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