Chapter 1 Study Guide Flashcards
Who is the narrator of the Outsiders
Ponyboy, First person, subjective point of view, Unreliable narrator.
What two groups of teenagers does Ponyboy describe? Compare the two groups.
Socs and Greasers, Socs rich, live on the west side, jet set have beer blast, dress peppy, jump Greasers for fun, wreak houses, sophisticated, hide their emotions.
Greasers Poor, live on the east side, steak for fun look like hoods, grease their long hair, wear jeans and T-Shirts, leather jackets, feel their emotions violently
Why did the Socs beat up on Ponyboy?
He was alone and a Greaser, their idea of fun.
Why did Ponyboy have a hard time with his oldest brother?
Darry was a very protective and acted like a parent because their parents are dead, because he is young Darry makes mistakes, like yelling at and hitting Pony.
Why does the author use non - standard english?
SE Hinton captures the real language of teenagers of the time period, it makes the story very realistic.
