outsiders comprehention ch 8 Flashcards
Why does Johnny really want to live , even though he has thought of suicide in the past, and he will never be able to walk again?
He’s too young, he hasn’t seen everything he wanted to see.
When the nurse announces to Johnny that his mother is there to see him, how does he react? When Two-Bit and Ponyboy see Johnny’s mother, what happens? How do they react?
Johnny rejects his mother. His mother blames his friends for her failure with Johnny. The gang ignores her.
When Dally asks Two-Bit his fancy black-handled switchblade, what do you think was his reason for asking? Why does Two-Bit hand it over without hesitation?
Dally is asking for it without directly saying “give it to me”. He gives it to Dally without hesitation because they give each other what they ask for because that’s what their gang does for each other.
Pony has a sick feeling in his stomach about the rumble that night. Infer what you think he was worried about
. He’s second guessing about the Socs following the rules and not bringing weapons. He’s imagining every single possible thing that can go wrong at the rumble.
Cherry tells Ponyboy about the kind of person Bon really was. How does she describe him?
She describes Bob like Sodapop; the same kindness and humor, except when he’s drunk. (Sober vs. Drunk)
Cherry says about Bob, “He could be sweet sometimes, and friendly. But when he got drunk…It was that part of him that beat up Johnny.” Explain the difference between reason and excuse. Do you believe that if someone is drinking, it is an excuse or a reason for inappropriate behavior?
I believe that it is a reason and an excuse. You shouldn’t drink if you can’t handle yourself.
How do the boys show their excitement about the rumble when they are at the Curtis house getting ready to head out?
They get spruced up and tease each other/get each other excited.
