The Outsiders
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The Outsiders

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What are the two main groups in conflict in the novel 'The Outsiders'?

The Socs and the Greasers

Who is the narrator of 'The Outsiders'?

Ponyboy Curtis

Where does 'The Outsiders' take place?

In an unnamed city, possibly inspired by Tulsa, Oklahoma

What are some hints as to the time period of the story?

<p>The Socs drive cars such as Corvairs and Mustangs, the Socs like the Beatles while the Greasers like Elvis, teenagers spend their evenings at the drive-in movie theater where a movie costs a quarter, Ponyboy watches a Paul Newman movie at the matinee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the setting in The Outsiders?

<p>The West Side represents wealth and opportunity while the East Side represents poverty and lack of opportunity. The social divide between the teenagers from the West Side and the teenagers from the East Side provides the crux of the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline of events in The Outsiders?

<p>Day One: Ponyboy gets attacked by the Socs, Day Two: Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally meet the Soc girls at the movies, Ponyboy and Johnny fall asleep on the curb, Ponyboy and Johnny end up walking to the park where the Socs surround them and try to drown Ponyboy in the fountain, Johnny stabs Bob and kills him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dally tell Ponyboy and Johnny when he gives them money and a gun?

<p>Dally tells Ponyboy and Johnny to hide in an abandoned church in Windrixville.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to disguise themselves at the abandoned church?

<p>Ponyboy and Johnny cut their hair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who arrives at the church and tells Ponyboy and Johnny that they are safe?

<p>Dally arrives at the church and tells them that they are safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Johnny and Ponyboy when the church catches fire?

<p>Johnny, Ponyboy, and Dally are injured and they are transported to the hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Outsiders: Conflict & Characters

  • The two main conflicting groups in The Outsiders are the Greasers and the Socs.
  • The Greasers are lower-class, working-class boys who are often misunderstood and stereotyped by society.
  • The Socs are wealthy, upper-class kids who have it easier and are often considered "popular" and "cool."
  • Ponyboy Curtis is the narrator of the story.

The Outsiders: Setting

  • The novel takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • The story hints at the 1960s setting through references to events and popular culture, like the Vietnam War, drive-in movies, and specific car models.
  • The setting plays a crucial role in the story as it reinforces the social divide between the Greasers and the Socs by highlighting the stark differences in their living conditions and opportunities.

The Outsiders: Timeline and Key Events

  • After Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs, Johnny and Ponyboy run away to avoid trouble with the police.
  • Dally Winston, a Greaser known for his reckless and tough exterior, gives Ponyboy and Johnny money and a gun.
  • Dally tells them to stay together, use the gun for self-defense, and don't use it to commit a crime.
  • Ponyboy and Johnny hide out in an abandoned church after the firebombing incident.
  • To avoid being recognized, Johnny and Ponyboy dye their hair and change their appearances.
  • Darrel "Darry" Curtis, Ponyboy's oldest brother, arrives at the church and informs the boys that they are safe and can return home.
  • A tragic fire breaks out at the church while Johnny and Ponyboy are inside.
  • Johnny saves children from the fire and later dies in a hospital.
  • Ponyboy suffers a nervous breakdown after witnessing the incident but recovers and begins to see the world differently.

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Test your knowledge of "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton with this quiz! Explore the gripping storyline of rival gangs, the Socs and the Greasers, and follow the perspective of Ponyboy Curtis as he navigates through a life-altering event. Challenge yourself and see how well you remember the details of this classic novel.

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