The Oustiders:effective Opening Snd Conclusion Flashcards
How does the outsiders kick off
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
How does how the outsiders kick off set the tone of the novel
This introduction sets the tone for the whole story, where Ponyboy often reflects on his place in the
world and his struggle for acceptance
Quote related to the Introduction of the outsiders 
“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
Conclusion of the outsiders
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.
Relevant quote for the conclusion of the outsiders
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…..