What are some good questions to ask about the outsiders?
Why do you think did Bob do this? How might he have acted differently if his parents had disapproved of his actions? How does Pony’s perspective change throughout the story, and what causes these changes? How do you think Dally would react if Ponyboy had the chance to show him a sunset?
What is a tough question in the outsiders?
54. Johnny said, “I killed him I killed that boy.” Pony asks the tough question of how Johnny could kill Bob. Johnny saved Ponyboy’s life when he killed Bob. Ponyboy might think of Johnny differently.
What are some themes from the outsiders?
The Outsiders Themes
- Divided Communities. Ponyboy stands in the middle of two major conflicts: the conflict between the Socs and greasers, and the conflict between Ponyboy and Darry within the Curtis family.
- Empathy.
- Preserving Childhood Innocence.
- Self-Sacrifice and Honor.
- Individual Identity.
Why is Ponyboy so reluctant to tell Darry how he feels after being jumped?
Why is Ponyboy so reluctant to tell Darry how he really feels afterwards? Ponyboy was reluctant to tell Darry about how he really feels because he was smarting, aching, his chest was sore, he was so nervous my hands were shaking and he wanted to start bawling, but he knew that you just don’t say that to Darry.
Did soda get Sandy pregnant?
Sodapop told Ponyboy he was sure he was going to marry Sandy. However, when she got pregnant, she left to go live with her grandmother in Florida. She is mentioned once in the film, but Sodapop never says she moved or got pregnant.
What did Johnny’s note say Ponyboy?
Johnny leaves Ponyboy a note in the copy of Gone with the Wind that Johnny gives to Ponyboy. He writes about the poem that Ponyboy read to him–Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” and compares being young to being gold. He says that Ponyboy has many aspects of being gold, or appreciating the world.
Is Ponyboy proud of his reputation?
As a poor Greaser with limited economic opportunities, Ponyboy is discouraged and disappointed that the only thing he can be proud of is his greasy hair. He also finds it ridiculous to even pretend to be proud of his negative reputation and wishes to be identified by his inherent qualities.
What does pony mean when he says what kind of a world is it where all that I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood and long hair?
It doesn’t matter.” This makes Ponyboy think “What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood, and greasy hair?” This shows how even though he is still young, Ponyboy realizes how tough it is to put something behind you once it has already happened.
What does stay gold mean in outsiders?
Nothing gold can stay
“Stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny when the two hide out in the Windrixville Church. One line in the poem reads, “Nothing gold can stay,” meaning that all good things must come to an end. Here, Johnny urges Ponyboy to remain gold, or innocent.
What does honor among the lawless mean?
Also frequently called upon is the theme of honor among the lawless. The notion that there is honor among those who denounce authority is evident throughout the novel. The greasers abide by an unwritten code that requires they defend their own, whether that be to their enemies or the authorities.
What’s two bit’s real name?
Keith
Two-Bit Mathews Two-Bit, whose real name is Keith, is a wisecracking greaser who regularly shoplifts. He prizes his sleek black-handled switchblade. He instigates the hostilities between the Socs and the greasers by flirting with Marcia, the girlfriend of a Soc.
Why does Dally look sick now P 32 33 )?
Dally looks sick because he sees Johnny has been badly beaten by the Socs. When Johnny is jumped by greasers, Dally takes it particularly hard. All of the gang members are shaken by it, but Pony finds Dally’s reaction troubling, because he is so tough.
