The Oustiders:effective Opening Snd Conclusion Flashcards

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How does the outsiders kick off

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The Outsiders’ kicks off with Ponyboy Curtis coming out of a movie theatre and immediately setting the scene by telling us what’s on his mind: Paul Newman and getting a ride home

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How does how the outsiders kick off set the tone of the novel

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This introduction sets the tone for the whole story, where Ponyboy often reflects on his place in the
world and his struggle for acceptance

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Quote related to the Introduction of the outsiders 

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“When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie theatre, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home

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Conclusion of the outsiders

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Johnny was able to find not only peace, but purpose in his death The Outsiders manages to end on a happy note, with most of Ponyboy’s major problems resolved. He isn’t sent to a boys’ home, or brought up on charges.

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Relevant quote for the conclusion of the outsiders

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I wondered for a long time how to start that theme, how to start writing about something that was important to me. And I finally began like this: When I stepped out into the bright…..

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