They all didnt go robbing gas stations and in shoot outs, except maybe dallas. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The book was inspired by two rival gangs at her school, will rogers high school, the greasers and the socs, and her desire to show sympathy toward the greasers by writing from their point of view. What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. Newsela is an instructional content platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject. In the first chapter, ponyboy introduces himself and gives a brief history of his family. Story of ostracized kid a timeless fave of teens, preteens. He also describes the relationships between his gang members, and the relationships within his own family. Read not a chapter fun facts from the story the outsiders. Because his parents have died in a car accident, ponyboy lives with his brothers darry and sodapop.
The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. This story deals with issues that are very close to the hearts of teens, whether in the 1960s when this book was written or today. What is the importance of the title the outsiders in the. This penguin modern classics edition is published with an introduction by jodi picoult, author of my sisters keeper. Book two by hazelaurum she who shall not be named with 2,7 reads. The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book.
S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. Used textbooks do not come with supplemental materials. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. Hintons the outsiders is a young adult novel of enduring power. Fiction books can be made up, or based off pretty much anything. Search, discover and share your favorite the outsiders gifs. The outsiders was published when she was seventeen and was her stark answer to the fluffy high school stories about proms and dates typical of the 1960s. 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.
Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make the outsiders characters and themes relevant to your students 15 minutes for writing and discussion. The greasers on the other hand are the complete opposite. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world.
If you want to read one book about outsiders by an outsider, its colin wilsons the outsider. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Why do you think the attack on johnny was so traumatic to. The male cast i mean it is a movie where tom cruise is not the most. The reason for the title the outsiders is because not only were the greasers on the of society, they didnt belong. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are divided by theirsocioeconomic status.
Get an answer for why do you think the attack on johnny was so traumatic to him, and what is the significance of ponyboys statement that nobody would ever beat johnny like that again. Another reason it was called the outsiders is because the gang were outsiders. Lawrence, vincent van gogh, vaslav nijinsky, george bernard shaw, william blake. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre.
Francis ford coppola has adapted almost every detail of the book into this movie. I had to read the book in seventh grade and we also watched the movie. Hinton irrevocably altered the course of juvenile literature in america with her first novel. Adapted into an awardwinning film by francis ford coppola, and starring patrick swayze, rob lowe and tom cruise, s. The two main groups are the greasers and socs, the socs are accepted in society.
His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. They are called greasers because of the hair oil they use. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. What are summaries of chapters 46 of the outsiders. Hintons candid, canny appraisal of the conflict between socs, or socials, and greasers. The outsider is a 1956 book by english writer colin wilson through the works and lives of various artists including h. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. During the adolescent years, many children are trying to discover who they are and where they feel they fit in in life or belong. The greasers and the richkid socs are at war on the tulsa streets. The book, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, was arguably one of the most influential young adult books of its time, and leading. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa, oklahoma.
On pages 3738, pony and cherry discuss ways that socs and greasers are different and ways that they. S e hinton was the first recipient of the american library association award for an outstanding contribution to young adult. The outsiders is a book that changed the style of young adult writers because it went off from the genre that young adult writer were using during that time period. I havent seen the movie quite yet, but i doubt itd live up to its amazing book.
The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Hintongrab every eye in the room with this gorgeous 47slide prezi that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of s. I fell head over heels when i first read this book, its amazing and i think anyone could love this book. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on. They are the upper class, the people with the most power. The story line is good, but what sparked my interest is how s. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The gang of young boys that ponyboy and his friends belong to. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are.
Ponyboy curtis the novels fourteenyearold narrator and protagonist, and the youngest of the greasers. Speak up for yourselfwe want to know what you have to say. Theres, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and a whole bunch others. Though i usually prefer science fiction and fantasy, reading the outsiders was a phenomenal experience. This book sums up perfectly the predicament of the young, not only in. Hinton that shows the struggles of growing up hinton did a fine job with the character development, the plot, and the theme with a few flaws. The outsiders is narrated by the main character, ponyboy curtis. Eliot, ernest hemingway, harley granvillebarker the secret life, hermann hesse, t. I thought the acting was great and the plot was good for teenagers, which is the movies, as well as the books, target audience. Wells mind at the end of its tether, franz kafka, albert camus, jeanpaul sartre, t. Hinton, tells the touching tale of 1960s gangs in america from a teenagers perspective. From penguins the originals collection, the outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17 teenagers in a small oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. By contrast, the outsiders was a story for teenagers, about teenagers, written by a teenager. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. About the outsiders the outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. Boekverslag engels the outsiders door susan eloise hinton 4e. Books similar to the outsiders goodreads share book. The outsiders is a book about friendship, acceptance, courage, and bravery.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Ponyboys literary interests and academic accomplishments set him apart from the rest of his gang. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy curtis. The outsiders novel study with chapter by chapter questions see more. The outsiders and adolescent social culture many adolescents feel the need to be a part of a social group, clique, or gang. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary. Susan elouise hinton started this book at the age of 15 as a short story about a boy who gets beaten up on the way home from the movies. Forty years later this 2007 essay discusses the novels 40th anniversary, and why we still love it after all those years. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy.
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