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How do the boys get into the Nightly Double? Why do they choose to do that?
How do the boys get into the Nightly Double? Why do they choose to do that?
The boys sneak over the back of the fence into the Nightly Double without paying. They didn't pay because Dally liked to break laws whenever he could.
Why does Dally use vulgar and abrasive language with the girls at the movies?
Why does Dally use vulgar and abrasive language with the girls at the movies?
To see if he could embarrass the girls.
How do the girls respond to the insults? From their reactions, what can you conclude about their personalities?
How do the girls respond to the insults? From their reactions, what can you conclude about their personalities?
The girls snap back and tell Dally to stop. They are nice people, but they don't like being picked on.
Why is Ponyboy uncomfortable about Dally's behavior?
Why is Ponyboy uncomfortable about Dally's behavior?
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Explain why the girls are okay with Johnny and Pony, but not Dally.
Explain why the girls are okay with Johnny and Pony, but not Dally.
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Why are the girls alone and without a car?
Why are the girls alone and without a car?
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What does Two-Bit do that scares Johnny and Pony? Relate why it is especially frightening to Johnny.
What does Two-Bit do that scares Johnny and Pony? Relate why it is especially frightening to Johnny.
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What rule do the Greasers follow, besides 'stick together'? How do you think these rules came to be?
What rule do the Greasers follow, besides 'stick together'? How do you think these rules came to be?
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Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic to him?
Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic to him?
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Study Notes
Nightly Double Entrance
- The boys enter the Nightly Double by sneaking over the back fence to avoid paying admission.
- Dally, known for enjoying breaking laws, influences their decision to sneak in.
Dally's Language
- Dally employs vulgar and abrasive language to provoke and embarrass the girls he encounters at the movies.
Girls' Reactions
- The girls respond to Dally's insults assertively, indicating they are strong-willed individuals who dislike being teased.
Ponyboy's Discomfort
- Ponyboy feels uneasy about Dally's behavior as he perceives the girls as being different and not fitting with Dally's typical aggression.
Reception of Characters
- The girls express that Ponyboy and Johnny are "too sweet" to cause harm, showing a contrast between their views of Dally and the two boys.
Girls' Situation
- The girls are without a car because they arrived with their boyfriends, who abandoned them after getting drunk.
Two-Bit's Frightening Behavior
- Two-Bit scares Johnny and Pony by unexpectedly grabbing their shoulders from behind.
- This action frightens Johnny particularly due to his past trauma of being attacked by the Socs.
Greaser Rules
- Besides the rule to "stick together," Greasers abide by the rule of "don’t get caught."
- These rules have likely evolved over time through collective experiences and survival instincts.
Johnny's Traumatic Experience
- Johnny was brutally attacked by Socs who emerged from a blue Mustang, resulting in significant physical harm.
- The severity of the attack has lasting psychological effects on Johnny, making it a profoundly traumatic event for him.
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