The Outsiders Test Review Plot Diagram Exposition n

The Outsiders Test Review

Plot Diagram Exposition n Complication n Rising Action n Climax n Falling Action n Resolution n

Exposition n What information does the author give you at the beginning of the story? Characters, Setting, Other Vital Information

Complication n “Trigger event”- the thing that causes the conflict or sets the conflict in motion Johnny kills Bob Sheldon

Rising Action n Complications and events that occur as the character(s) tries to solve the problem Johnny and Ponyboy go to Dally for help n Johnny and Ponyboy flee to Jay Mountain n Church burns down. . causing injury and the boys to return to town n

Climax n The point of highest interest, suspense, or greatest emotional tension The Rumble/ Johnny’s Death

Falling Action n Events that occur as the character works toward the resolution of the conflict. Dally shot by cops

Resolution n. A satisfactory conclusion that is either positive or negative for the character Ponyboy writes his theme

Themes Friendship n Brotherhood n The Golden Rule n Prejudice n SOCIAL CONFLICT n n Loyalty Decision Making n Unlikely Friendships n Stereotyping n

Types of Conflict Man versus Man n Man versus. Society n

Man vs. Man n When a character (man or woman) has a physical or verbal disagreement with another character n Examples: – Johnny vs. Bob Sheldon – Dally vs. Individual Cops

Man vs. Society n When a character disagrees with societal values, laws, or beliefs n Examples: – Greasers vs. Socs – Negative stereotypes of Greasers

Man vs. Self n. A character fighting against his or her own conscience or moral beliefs n Examples: – Ponyboy dealing with Johnny’s death – Randy Adderson withdrawing from rumble

Characters See if you can name the characters from the following descriptions

Ponyboy Curtis n n n Loves sunsets and reading Youngest Greaser (14) Narrator and main character of the story Has two older brothers Parents died in car crash

Marcia n Randy’s girlfriend n Cherry’s best friend n Flirts with Two-Bit

Dallas “Dally” Winston n n n Toughest Greaser White-blond hair Originally from New York Icy blue eyes and elfin face Really loves Johnny and snaps after his death Gunned down by cops after robbing store

Sherri “Cherry” Valance n n n Soc Cheerleader Her boyfriend is stabbed by Johnny Meets Ponyboy at the movies Becomes a spy for the Greasers Red Hair

Darrel “Darry” Curtis n n n The oldest Curtis brother (20) Loves showing off muscles Quit school to start working to as a roofer Unofficial “leader” of the greasers Really strict with Ponyboy

Robert “Bob” Sheldon Cherry’s boyfriend n Jumps Johnny before the novel begins n Never disciplined by parents n Stabbed and killed by Johnny Cade n

Sodapop Curtis n n n Happy-Go-Lucky Known for his grin Good Looking and charming Quits school and works at gas station Middle Curtis boy Keeps peace between Darry and Ponyboy

Steve Randle n n n Best friend of Sodapop Works at gas station Knows everything about cars Steals hub caps Thinks Ponyboy is annoying and tags along too much Fought four socs with broken pop bottle

Tim Shepherd Leader of another greaser gang n Respects and assists Dally even though they occasionally fight n Ponyboy thinks he is an alley cat, hungry, and restless n Considered a real hood n

Johnny Cade n n n Abusive and alcoholic parents Stabs Bob Sheldon Protected by older Greasers (especially Dally) Dies in the hospital Tells Ponyboy to “stay gold”

Randy Adderson n n Marcia’s boyfriend Best friend of Bob Sheldon Eventually sees the futility of fighting Refuses to fight in the rumble Attempts to make peace with Ponyboy

Keith “Two-Bit” Matthews Joker of the Greasers n The oldest Greaser n Loves his black handled switchblade n Regularly shoplifts n

Jerry Wood Accompanies Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally to the hospital after church fire n Adult and member of mainstream society n Judges Greasers on their merits n

Symbolism n Cars n Rings n Clothes n Hair

Cars n Socs power over Greasers – Socs own cars…Greasers fix them n Increased protection and mobility for Socs

Rings Traditional symbols of wealth and power – rings = money – money = power n Rings used as weapons n – Johnny knows Bob jumped him because he remembers the rings

Clothes Sense of identity n Wealth vs. Poverty n Greasers: n – Dirty jeans – Tight t-shirts – Ratty sweat shirts n Socs – Madras sweaters – Khaki pants

Greaser Hair Separates them from other social groups n Rebelling against cultural norms n True sense of identity n – Pg. 5 (Pony getting jumped) – Pg. 71 (Church hair cut) – Pg. 101 (Pony getting picture taken)

Perceptions Ponyboy’s perceptions of Darry n Ponyboy’s perceptions of Socs n All characters reasons for fighting n Changing perceptions n

Ponyboy’s Changing Perception of Darry n Before Running away – Mean – Too strict – Doesn’t love him n After church fire – Firm but loving – Willing to sacrifice

Ponyboy’s Changing Perception of the Socs n Pre-Cherry Valance Meeting – Hates and fears Socs – Dangerous enemies – “White trash with Mustangs and madras” (55). – Thinks they have it made n Post- Cherry Valance Meeting – Realises Socs are human as well – Understands they have their own problems – Human compassion transcends gang loyalty

Reasons for Fighting n Ponyboy – Self-defense n Darry – Pride and to show off muscles n Sodapop – Entertainment n Dally – Not a fight without him. He is the only real hood n Two-Bit – Conformity n Steve – Hatred and to bash in Socs’ heads n Johnny – Doesn’t like to fight

What makes a Soc? n$

Who do Johnny and Pony go to for help? Why? n. He law is experienced with evading the

Why do the greasers and Socs fight so much? n. They come from different social classes (money/wealth)

Why doesn’t Dally want Johnny to go to jail? n. It will harden him, like it did Dally.

When does Pony realize Darry loves him? n. When he sees him crying at the hospital.

According to Cherry Valance (Cherry), what is the main difference between greasers and Socs? n. Emotion n Greasers feel too much n Socs don’t feel anything

Who wants to back out of the rumble? Why? n. Randy Adderson. He is sick of the fighting and he knows it won’t do any good. No one can really win.

What does Johnny mean when he says “Stay Gold” to Ponyboy? n. Stay true to yourself.

When Two-Bit tells Pony he isn’t like the rest of the group, what does he mean? n. Pony is smart and kind.

Soda tells Pony not to end up like Dally, how he was before he was dead…what does he mean? n. Dally was alone. He lost the only thing he has ever loved (Johnny).

Grammar Review n. Prepositions n About, above, across, because n. Pronouns n He, she, they, we, us, etc n. Adjectives n Yellow shirt, English book n. Linking verbs n Was awesome, were wrong n. Adverbs n Yelled loudly, ran fast, walked quickly