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What is the reason why the Soc girls leave Ponyboy and Johnny?
What is the reason why the Soc girls leave Ponyboy and Johnny?
What happens to Ponyboy after he gets home late?
What happens to Ponyboy after he gets home late?
What do Johnny and Ponyboy use to disguise themselves?
What do Johnny and Ponyboy use to disguise themselves?
What do Ponyboy and Johnny read while hiding in the church?
What do Ponyboy and Johnny read while hiding in the church?
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What happens to the church where Ponyboy and Johnny are hiding?
What happens to the church where Ponyboy and Johnny are hiding?
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What does Cherry offer to do for Johnny?
What does Cherry offer to do for Johnny?
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What happens to Johnny in the hospital?
What happens to Johnny in the hospital?
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What does Dally do after Johnny dies?
What does Dally do after Johnny dies?
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What is the outcome of Ponyboy's hearing?
What is the outcome of Ponyboy's hearing?
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What is the title of Ponyboy's memoir?
What is the title of Ponyboy's memoir?
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Study Notes
The Outsiders Novel
- Written by S.E. Hinton, the novel revolves around the conflict between two gangs: the wealthy Socs (Socials) and the economically disadvantaged Greasers.
- Narrated by 14-year-old Greaser Ponyboy Curtis, who gets involved in a fight that ends with a Soc being stabbed to death.
Setting
- Takes place in an unnamed city in the Southwest region of the United States, similar to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Hinton grew up.
- The story is set in the 1960s, inferred by the presence of Corvair and Mustang cars, the Beatles and Elvis music, and 25-cent movie tickets.
- The Socs live in the affluent West Side, while the Greasers reside in the economically disadvantaged East Side.
Significance of the Setting
- The East Side and West Side represent poverty and wealth, respectively.
- The social divide between the two areas provides the crux of the story.
- The country setting, Windrixville, serves as a neutralizing backdrop, allowing the characters to see themselves outside of the city's class divisions.
Timeline
- The story spans 12 days, with the majority taking place over 7-8 days.
- Key events include:
- Day 1: Ponyboy gets attacked by the Socs, and his friends come to his rescue.
- Day 2: Ponyboy and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia at the movies, leading to a confrontation with the Socs.
- Days 3-7: Ponyboy and Johnny hide out in an abandoned church in Windrixville.
- Day 8: Dally arrives, informs them of the upcoming rumble, and encourages them to turn themselves in.
- Day 9: The rumble takes place, and the Greasers win, but Johnny dies.
Themes and Character Development
- Ponyboy's journey involves understanding his place in the world as a sensitive and intelligent teenager who happens to be a Greaser.
- The story explores themes of class conflict, friendship, and the struggle to find one's identity.
- Ponyboy's experiences in Windrixville, particularly with the farmer and the abandoned church, serve as a sanctuary from the social issues plaguing the city.
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This quiz is about the novel 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, which explores the conflict between the Socs and Greasers, and the struggles of Ponyboy Curtis as a teenager. The book is a classic coming-of-age story that deals with themes of identity, class, and violence. Test your knowledge of the characters, plot, and themes of this iconic novel.
