The Outsiders: Social Class and The Rumble

According to the passage, what theme is reflected through the conflicts between the Socs and the greasers in 'The Outsiders'?

The rumble's main purpose was heavily focused on the physical aspect of things.

Before the rumble, Ponyboy reflected on why people fight. What reasons did he attribute to Soda, Darry and Two-Bit?

What internal question does Ponyboy ask himself, revealing a deeper exploration of the conflict's purpose?

Ponyboy comes to realize that everyone, both Socs and Greasers, have their own ________.

According to Ponyboy's observations, the violence between the Socs and the greasers primarily stems from deeply personal and individual disputes.

The passage suggests that the rumble serves as a way to prove what?

Match each character with their reason for fighting in the rumble:

What does Ponyboy begin to recognize with empathy?

What is the significance of Ponyboy questioning why he fights?

Ponyboy's Realization

Conflict in 'The Outsiders'

In S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders," social segregation and class struggle are reflected through violent conflicts between the Socs and the greasers.
The rivalry reflects the separation and inequality of the groups.
One event that showcases this theme is the rumble between the Socs and the greasers.
The rumble provides deeper insight into the characters' thoughts and understanding of why they fight.

The rumble was a physical battle between the Socs and the greasers.
It was used to find a winner and settle disagreements.
The rumble's purpose was less focused on the physical side and more on mentally deciding who was tougher to show they weren't lesser than one another.
The Socs were also worthy of respect.
Before the rumble, Ponyboy wanted to ask the gang why they fight.
They all had different answers to his question.
Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity.
Ponyboy couldn't think of any real good reason why he fought.
Ponyboy asking this question shows his concern over the violence between the Socs and the greasers.
Ponyboy realizes the violence becomes of deeper issues such as social status.
Ponyboy asks the question "Why his fights?" which fills a rhetorical quest and gets the reader thinking.
The rumble was a way to prove toughness.
Ponyboy realizes everyone, both Socs and greasers, has their struggles.
He recognizes this, showing empathy when says things are rough all over.