Mikayla's and Theresa's paragraph

There was many moral of the story, but the main moral was how your social status doesn't define how you are. For example in the beginning of the book,PonyBoy was ashamed of being a greaser and he didn't want to share who he was and he was afraid that his friends would laugh at him.  Towards the middle of the book he started to realize who he was and started to open up. For example he made a friend even though she was a socs and he was a greaser. Despite the conflict between the two groups they managed to overcome it and be friends. Near the end he finally realized that it doesn't matter what they think of you and what friendship truly is. Like when the brothers, (Darry, SodaPop and PonyBoy) learnt to accept each other despite the differences in personality. In the end the whole moral of the story is who you are in the inside not what you are "labeled". Just because someone says your a "cool", nerd or jock or any other stereo type doesn't mean that that's who you have to be. Just be who you are and people will accept you.

The Outsiders: Moral of the story

IThere were many different morals in the story.One was even when everyone says you can't be friends and that your social group hates the other, doesn't mean you can't get along.A good sample of this is Cherry and Pony. She was a Soc and he was a greaser. Despite the stereotype people gave the two groups, and how they never got along, Cherry and Pony over came it.I also think that a big lesson is that you social status doesn't necessarily define who you are. Just because someone classifies you under a certain status doesn't mean you have to fit in it. An example of this is Ponyboy. Even though he was a greaser, he didn't fit the typical description of a greaser. Unlike how other people saw them,greasy,unintelligent,rude rowdy,loud, Ponyboy was different. Ponyboy liked watching sunsets and got good grades in school, and he could never hurt anyone.the outsiders taught a really great lesson, that stereotypes don't define you. Just because someone says your a "cool", nerd or jock or any other stereo type doesn't mean that that's who you have to be. Just be who you are and people will accept you.

Chapter 12 questions

1.  What 'circumstances' do Ponyboy's teacher refer to?  What circumstances does Ponyboy think his teacher is referring to? 

I think that the teacher thinks circumstances are him getting judged by the socs because he's a greaser. Pony thinks he's referring to Johnny dying and all the stuff that happend that was in the news paper.

2.   Why doesn't Ponyboy feel scared when the socs approach him and he threatens them with a broken bottle (p.170-171)? How is this a dramatic change from the ponyboy we have seen up until this point? 

He wasn't scared because he was sick and tired of them picking on them, he was just fed up. This is different from Pony before because he would've never done that before.

3.  What does Darry mean when he says, "you don't just stop living because you lose someone" (p.173)? 

It means even though you lose someone your life around you does t stop you have to keep going and move on with your life and grieve at the same time.

4.  How do we know Sandy didn't love Soda as much as he loved her? 

Because Sandy returned Soda's note unread and didn't want to marry soda. She also moved to Florida.

5.  Explain how Darry and Ponyboy play tug of war with Soda. 

Darry and Ponyboy always fight and then try to get soda to pick a side. Soda feels like they play "tug of war" with him because of this and he doesn't want to pick a side.

6.  What do we learn was so special about Johnny (p.178)? 

7.  What does Ponyboy end up doing for his English assignment?

Ponyboy ends up writing about all the events that have recently happend in his life. Ponyboy wrote the outsiders.

Chapter 10 questions

Vocabulary - indignantly p.159

feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: 

“Soda looked back at him indignantly”

1.  How does Pony's dreaming, or lying to himself, finally work in this chapter? 

Pony's daydreaming finally works when he convinces himself that Jhonny's not dead.

2.  Why was Johnny's dying so difficult for Dally to handle? 

Because Johnny was like to him and he looked up to Dally;he was his hero.It was hard for him because he was so proud of Johnny.

3.  Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?

Because he felt like nothing was worth living for without Dally.

Chapter 9 questions

1.  On the bottom of p.132,when Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people? 

He's saying that people comment and judge on how you look. If you look grubby you must be a hood a bad person. If u look nice and clean shaven you must be a good person.

2.  Why do the boys fight?  Why is Pony different? 

The boys fight for contest,to show off,  for pride. Ponyboy was different cause he fought only for what he believed in.

3.  What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's?  Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group the upper hand? 

The difference between the two is Tim shepards group has a leader and there's doesn't. Ponyboy feels they have the upper hand cause they all support eachother and work as a team.

4.  What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean?

I think it means to stay the way he is and I think he was implying about the Robert frost poem that talks about nothing good ever lasting. He wants Ponyboy to always stay gold.

Chapter 8 questions

1.  How does what the doctor first says, on page 119, foreshadow Johnny's condition? 

I think when the doctor says that it can't hurt, he's foreshadowing that Jhonny is in bad condition and doesn't have a good chance, so it wouldn't her for them to see him.

2.  "We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang.  And for the same reason" (p.121).  What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason? 

I think he means that the gang needed Jhonny. Jhonny like Ponyboy has said there pet and they all got along with him. I think that Jhonny was a nice easy to get along with person that understood everyone that's why they all needed him.

 3.  What does Pony mean on p. 123 when he says, "we could get along without anyone but Johnny"? 

Ponyboy is saying that they could all go along with their lives just fine if Jhonny was the only friend they had.

4.  If Darry didn't have Soda and Pony, why would he be a soc? 

He would be a Soc because he was really smart, and strong and had a lot of money.

5.  What does Cherry mean when she says Bob "wasn't just anyone" on p.129?

When she said this she said that Bob had another side to him when he wasn't drunk. She said that something about him almost made it seem like he was above the crowd and something that made people follow him.

Chapter 7 questions

1.Explain what Ponyboy means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt"p101

He means that he likes to get his nose into things.

2.What condition is Jhonny in after the fire.

Jhonny is in critical condition and has a broken back.

3.Why would it be worse for Jhonny to be cripple than anyone else?

Because Jhonny is like the gangs pet.

4."Maybe people are younger when they are asleep"(p104)what do you think about this comment?

I don't think this comment makes any sense because every second,minute.hour day year you get older not younger.

5.what is a juvenile delinquent?pg107find a definition on the Internet,in a dictionary or create your own definition based knowledge.

A juvenile delinquent is a person who is underage of 18 that has committed a crime.

6.Why would Two-Bit think Jhonny,Dally, were hero's all along; before they saved the kids.

I think he thinks they were heroes all along because they would've of done that not matter what the situation. 

7.What was Bobs real problem according to Randy?

The problem was that Bob was never disciplined and was never told no.

8.  Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys" on p. 118?  What do you think he means by this?

He said this because randy just talked to him like anybody else. I think he means that he just want s the fighting to stop.

Chapter 6 questions

Vocabulary:

Bewildered:cause someone to be perplexed or confused.

(“Sodapop?" I said, bewildered. "But how did he know...?")

1.Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is, his personality? Explain

Yes because Dally explains how his parents could care less if he was drunk or in jail. So I think the way he acts is influenced by being neglected from his parents.

2.Why doesn't Dally want Jhonny to turn himself in?

Because he says that the greasers get it worse than anyone else.

3.What "other side" is revealed from Dally in this chapter?

In this chapter Dally seemed caring and understanding towards Jhonny. He told him he doesn't want him getting into too much trouble because he knows what jail can do to someone and doesn't want it to happen to Jhonny.

4.What is your definition of hero? Do these three boys prove themselves according to you definition?

I think a hero is someone who puts their selves or lives for others.i think Dally Pony and Jhonny showed that very much. They didn't even think before going to save those kids.

5.Why do you think Jhonny wasn't scared despite the obvious danger on pg92?

Because he feels like he can redeem his guilt from murdering someone.

Chapter 5 questions

 MVocabulary:

Reluctantly:unwilling,disinclined"I put the book down reluctantly"pg110

Sullen:sluggish,gloomy"I leaned back next to him sullenly"pg113

Eluded:to escape the understanding,perception or appreciation of.“I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me.”pg121

Imploringly:to beg urgently or piteous for."I looked at Jhonny imploringly"pg111

Gallant:brave spirited noble-minded chivalrous“riding into sure death because they were gallant.”pg118

Indignant:feeling,characterized by,or expressing strong displeasure,at something considered unjust,offensive,insulting or base.“Johnny was so indignant he nearly squeaked.”pg125

1.Why does Pony have a problem with Jhonny's idea to disguise themselves?

Pony doesn't like the idea because he likes his long brown greasy hair.

2.What does Ponyboy mean when he says "I was supposed to be the deep one."?

Pony means that he is supposed to be the more sensitive and emotional one.

3.Who does Jhonny think is a hero? Do you think Dally is a hero for what he did?

Jhonny thinks that Dally is a hero. I think that Dally is not a hero because he's lying to the police.

4.Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally?Can you explain?

Pony liked Dally least of everyone. Because he didn't have sodas understand or two-bits humor,or even Darry's superman qualities.

5.Examine Robert Frost poem nothing gold can stay.What do you think the poem is saying.How might this apply to characters in the novel? It means that nothing good or nice ever lasts. This applies to the characters because nothing good ever stays even with the socs nothing is ever perfect.

6.On page 78, Jhonny compares Pony and his brothers to their parents.Which one of your parents are you most like?What similarities do you share?

I've been told that I am like my dad. Also that I look a lot like my mom and also my grandma and her mom. My dad and I share the same interests, sports, enjoying the outdoors and the way we act.

7.What does pony mean when he says he drunk Pepsi like a fiend?

He means he drinks Pepsi all the time.

8.Whats a heater? Why does Dally have one?

A heater is another word for gun. Dally has one because things are tense between the socs and the greasers and it's just a way to intimidate the socs.

9.Why are the socs and greaser having a fight in the vacant lot?

They are fighting in the vacant lot to try and solve their problems.

10.Who's the greasers spy?does this surprise you? Why or why not?

Their spy is Cherry Valance. I'm not surprised about this because she was mad at her and Marcia's boyfriend. And liked the greasers. So was willing to help them out.

Chapter 4 questions

Vocabulary:

Ruefully:expressing sorrow or regret.

Hermit:any person living in solitude or seeking to do so.

Premonition:a strong feeling that something is going to happen.

1.What does Ponyboy mean when he says the socs are "reeling pickled" on pg 54?

Ponyboy meant that the socs looked drunk and smelt like alcohol.

2.What major event happens in this chapter?

In chapter 4 the socs start beating on Ponyboy after he ran away. So Jhonny pulled out his switch blade and killed one of the socs.

4.What would your advice be if pony and Jhonny came to you instead of Dally? Explain.

I would probably tell them to hide. And tell Ponyboy that he's fine because technically he didn't do anything to contribute to the death of a soc.

Chapter 3 questions

Vocabulary: 

Aloof:distant,detached antisocial etc....

Impersonally:showing no emotion or personality

Ornery: mean spirited, disagreeable

Resignedly: feeling or marked by resignation

1. What does Cherry explain as the difference between socs and greasers.

    She said the only difference between the two is that, one has more money and better class.

2. What does Ponyboy mean on pg 39. When he says "Jhonny and I understand eachother without saying anything."? 

He means that Johnny and himself know eachother so well that even with just a simple look they know what eachother means.Me and all my friends are so close we talk like this a lot especially in public if we don't want people to know what were saying.

3.When and how did Ponys parents die?

Pony's parents died in a car accident 8 months ago.

4.What happens when pony comes home after his curfew?

Pony came home long after his curfew,at 2am. Darry got fed up with Ponyboy and slapped him. After that pony ran away.

5.Why does Jhonny like it better when his fathers hitting him?

Jhonny likes it better when his dad hits because he says atleast he knows I'm there.

Chapter 2 Questions

 I Vocabulary:

Incredulous: unwilling or unable to believe something

Vaguely: in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly

Nonchalantly: feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm.

Who is the fuzz? 

  The fuzz are the police.

 

Are the names Ponyboy and Sodapop nicknames? Explain

 Ponyboy told cherry that they had a creative father and that his name and Sodapops were their actual names and it even said that on their birth certificates. 

Who is Cherry and Marcia? 

Cherry and Marcia are two socs Ponyboy, Jhonny, Dally, and two-bit met at a drive-in. 

Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout? 

Sodapop doesn't like referring to his brother as a dropout cause it doesmt suite his personality. When he thinks of dropout he thinks of a poor hoodlum that wonders the streets breaking street lights.

What is Ponyboy referring to when he calls two-bit a chessycat?

He is refferfing to the Cheshire Cat in Alice in wonderland.

What is "a weed" slang for in 1967? 

A weed is slang for a cigarette.

Chapter 2 Questions

Vocabulary:

Incredulous: unwilling or unable to believe something

Vaguely: in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly

Nonchalantly: feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm.

Who is the fuzz? 

  The fuzz are the police.

 

Are the names Ponyboy and Sodapop nicknames? Explain

 Ponyboy told cherry that they had a creative father and that his name and Sodapops were their actual names and it even said that on their birth certificates. 

Who is Cherry and Marcia? 

Cherry and Marcia are two socs Ponyboy, Jhonny, Dally, and two-bit met at a drive-in. 

Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout? 

Chapter 1 questions

Who is pony boy? Who do we learn about in chp.1

  Ponyboy is the little brother of Darry and Sodapop. In chapter 1 we learn about Darry, Sodapop, Ponyboy, Jhonny, Steve , Sandy and Sylvia.

Story elements:    

In the start of the book Ponyboy is walking home alone from the movies. We'll he's walking home he gets jumped by some socs. The setting in chapter one is the west side, where all the greasers live; the west side isn't exactly the nice side of town.The mood of the book is tense and there's lots of fighting ; but there is also friendship and the gang sticks up for each other. The theme of the book is the mainly about the two types of stereotypes, the socs and the greasers and the relationship between the two groups. 

What has the book taught us at this point?

The book has taught us about the two different groups the socs and the greasers. It also taught us about the greaser gang and how they're almost like family. It also teaches us how different some of them are. Like Ponyboy he doesn't really fit in with the rest of the group. He's really smart, likes to watch movies, read and he's not that into girls or cars.

  

What is the setting of the book telling us? 

The setting of the book tells us about the two groups the socs and the greasers and how each group is different. The greaser live in a poor part of town that isn't that nice. The however live on the nicer side of town, they have nice clothes and cars, unlike the greasers. The setting also tells us there's lots of conflict between the two.

What are two differences between the 1960's and 2014?

One difference between the 1960's and 2014 is that no one's allowed to carry around switch blades anymore. Another difference is that the cars are a lot different.

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