Ponyboy curtis character analysis in the outsiders litcharts. Ponyboy curtis, the youngest member of the greasers, narrates the novel. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ponyboy not only has just about the best name weve ever heard of we dare you to start calling yourself kittenlad or rottweilergal, but also has a real flair for the written word ponyboy is fourteen, is our narrator, and has a ton to say about himself and his world. The outsiders is very clear that the violence is serious and real. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaptation.
Either before, after, or during the time of the book. Johnny made a small noise in his throat and when i looked at him he was white. Not just memories from the book, but also memories i had. It seemed funny to me that the sunset she saw from her patio and the one i saw from the back steps was the same one. And you cant win against them no matter how hard you try, because theyve got all the breaks and even whipping them isnt going to change that fact. The narrator of the book the outsiders was ponyboy curtis. Essay on the outsiders relationship on ponyboy and darry introduction in the book called the outsiders written by s. This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside.
Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa. But not on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on greasers like ponyboy. He does not have the rough exterior the other boys have. In this essay i will be writing about their unusual brotherly relationship. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. The outsiders was the third book id written, but it was the first one i ever tried to get published.
In the novel the outsiders, ponyboy is an intelligent child with a big imagination and enjoys reading. Ponyboy is a fourteen years old teenage, who has long hair, greenishgray eyes, and who is part of a gang called the greasers. Ponyboy theorizes on the motivations and personalities of his friends and describes events in a slangy, youthful voice. While the outsiders does include violent content such as stabbings and fighting, the book does not promote the violence, it shows the readers the consequences of getting involved in violent situations. The outsiders ponyboy curtis english literature essay. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Pony comments that he can relate to the main character of the novel, pip. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. E hinton three boys ponyboy, johnny and dally are all greasers, and have had runins with the law. Johnny and pony to me seem to be more alike than any other pair of people in the book.
He doesnt believe in fighting unless it is self defence. The outsiders book summary no, the outsiders is mainly set in the slums and ghettos of the state, showing life from a different perspective at the time it was published. The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book. Parents need to know that this story of peer pressure, rebellion, and identity centers on two rival groups of teens, the lowerclass outsider greasers and the. S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Ive been thinking about it, and that poem, that guy that wrote it, he meant youre gold when youre a kid, like green. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. I decided to make a little video about ponyboy from the outsiders. Quiet, nice, likes books and movies important roles in the book. Unlike the other greasers, he doesnt fight out of hatred, or pride, or for fun, like sodapop. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s.
In the book the outsiders we learn that pony boy is a smart boy who makes good grades in school. However, because the name of the high school is never mentioned in the book, if we had no other information to go by, we could just as easily assume that ponyboy was attending a junior high school i found a website for one in tulsa that runs from 10th to 12th grade. Rob lowe makes surprise visit to tulsa to see the outsiders house duration. I found one small part on her on page 48 of my book. Since i was dreaming i brought mom and dad back to life. Hinton 61 i got tired of watching him do it all, so i started digging into the sack myself. To keep a ponyboy chapter 9, an outsiders fanfic fanfiction.
The outsiders book report iqbal sukur 10th the outsiders the outsiders by s. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. The outsiders fur anfanger schulbuch 9783125354227 thalia. Songs for the outsiders chapter 11 i chose the song all fall down by one republic bcuase it is about depression and the chapter pony goes into depression and grief because of johnny and dally chapter 5 chapter 1 chapter 12 i. The reason that pony boy is considered an outsider is because in correlation to the other greasers that he grew up with, his demure is very different. Though only fourteen years old, he understands the way his social group functions and the role each group member plays. Ponyboy curtis is a 14yearold boy whose world has been turned upside down. These are letters written to almost all of the characters. By the time i graduated from high school, i had my contract. The outsiders is a story about the conflict between the rich socs and the poor greasers. Howd you like that haircut to begin just below the neck. Ponyboy is different from the other greasers because. This is mine, and i am the only one who pulled through with the challenge.
What book did ponyboy read to johnny to pass the time in. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the outsiders, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. He lives with his oldest brother, darry, who is 20 years old and has legal custody of him and his other brother, sodapop, who is 16. Read the outsiders from the story acting monologues by x0xnuttyshellx0x with 10,503 reads. Identity by alex herm johnny page 48 in the outsiders well i wont. Ponyboy curtis ponyboy is a fourteenyearold member of a gang called the greasers. E hinton, shows many changes of character qualities. Its just when you get used to everything that its day. But then during the book they commit heroic acts, and the biggest one was when ponyboy, johnny, and dally saved children and one another that were trapped in.
Mom could bake some more chocolate cakes and dad would drive the pickup out early to feed the cattle. If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas and. Greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped, or someone will come by and scream greaser. Darrys eyes darry, the oldest curtis boy, has eyes that ponyboy describes as pale bluegreen ice, determined set to them, and that they look cold and hard. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Get an answer for in the outsiders, what does ponyboy mean when he says that it is not good to be a greaser and be sensitive at the same time. He identifies himself more as a greaser than a student. Darry has a plan to keep ponyboy from never running away ever again, soda is in on the plan too.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Johnny and pony both are the calm type, arent, as dallas says, toughened, both havent been to jail and both are still more kind. People at school, even his teachers, are afraid of him, and though he loves sodapop, he knows that soda doesnt. Hintoncharacter analysispony boy curtisfree booknotes chapter summary plot synopsis themes essay book report online study guides,downloadable notes. Darry has taken over the responsibility of guardianship, forfeiting college and working to enable the three of them to stay together. The major influence on my writing has been my reading, s. Ponyboy curtis is the main character and narrator of the s. It might be different if you have a different edition right after the movies johnny and pony are in the lot. In chapter 1, ponyboy mentions that he has to read the novel great expectations by charles dickens for his english class.
Greasers ponyboy and johnny meet and befriend cherry and marcia, girls from the. The book, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, was arguably one of the most influential young adult books of its time, and leading. To kill a mockingbird north and south gone with the wind a robert frost poetry book skip question ask a friend. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by ponyboy curtis or refer to ponyboy curtis. E hinton, she writes about an important relationship between a boy called ponyboy and darry. His parents died in a car accident, so he lives alone with his two older brothers, darry and soda. On what page in the outsiders does ponyboy describe is. Darry and sodapop curtis are ponyboys older brothers who, along with being greasers, are adjusting to life on their own. Ponyboy describes the greasers as poor and wild than their rival gang socs socials who were very highclass people, who loved to jump the greasers. In the outsiders, why is ponyboy different from the other. It seems like theres gotta be someplace without greasers or socs, with just people. Chapter 1 ponyboy curtis, the narrator, begins the novel with a story. His parents were killed in an automobile accident just eight months before the outsiders story takes place.
Johnny wishes for no rivalries or social classes, he just. In this lesson, well learn more about ponyboy, his life, and his perspective on the east versus west. Writing his story becomes a way for pony to deal with the generous portions of grief that. Maybe the two different worlds we lived in werent so different. Why is ponyboy considered an outsider in the outsiders. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are divided by their socioeconomic status. So i had challenged a few friends to see who could make the saddest story by writing sad fanfiction from the outsiders. Introduction g7 the outsiders libguides at western academy of. Hinton 36 we all looked and saw a blue mustang coming down the street.
His parents were killed in an automobile accident just eight months. He narrates the book and he is the protagonist in the book along with johnny amount of grease in hair. The outsiders symbols by charlottecjames haiku deck. He gives appreciation to the socs after being told that, things are rough all over. What book did ponyboy read to johnny to pass the time in the outsiders. In the book the outsiders what does ponyboy love, give. Best book covers, beautiful book covers, book cover design, book design, the outsiders 1983, good books, my books, book jacket, penguin books. See more ideas about the outsiders, the outsiders ponyboy and the outsiders 1983. I had to pick a person to write a letter to from the outsid. Ponyboy one of the main characters experiences one of the most life changing events that shapes his character from being shy, kind, and confused about life to being confident, less afraid, wiser and many other different qualities.
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