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 outsiders tell us the story of pony boy who is seen as an outsider by the people around him as he does not always see violence as the answer and only uses it when it is absolutely required. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. The book was successful, and it was sold, and still being sold, as a young adults novel. Ponyboy curtis and his brothers, sodapop and darry, belong to a group of poor teenage boys called greasers. The breakfast club the outsiders finished foreshadowing. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s. I found out what had happened next when i finished reading the book. They noticed that they were people outside the church and they told them that they were children in the church. A story written in 1965 is still relevant today and captivates the reader with a youthful, slangy writing style which allows the reader to bond with the characters.
What are two examples of foreshadowing in the book the outsiders. Hinton wrote the story when she was just 16 years old, in the 1950s. Outsiders foreshadowing worksheet and graphic organizer by jim. Look for examples of foreshadow and the power of three.
What is a short summary of the book the outsiders by s. Foreshadowing the breakfast club the outsiders finished. As the three brothers wait at the hospital to find out about their friends conditions, reporters bombard them with questions. The outsiders is narrated by a fourteenyearold called ponyboy curtis weird name, but a cool kid. I feel it is an excellent book, as well as an excellent movie. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Heshe will be required to quote text from the novel to support the examples. But after i read about four chapters i got pulled into the story and wondered, what was going to happen next. A couple of hintons other books, rumble fish and that was then, this is now had a similar effect on me with the characters, but not perfect like the outsiders. Take up the quiz below and see how well you remember about his struggles with right and wrong in a time when socs and greasers are at war. Nov 29, 2016 the outsiders foreshadowing in the outsiders. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. The first example is when johnny says that the next person who tries to jump him, he will kill, and he did kill the next person who jumped him.
The author wrote the story when she was just 16 years old, in the 1950s. What is an example of foreshadowing in the novel the. The outsiders foreshadowing by dr lisa bompianismith tpt. 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. Dec 11, 2014 some definitions and visual examples of foreshadowing before looking at the literary technique in the novel, the outsiders. Foreshadowing is a literary device that can be used to leave hints for the reader about future events. Sep 25, 2007 my reaction to the book when i saw the cover was going to be, oh no, another book im going to hate to read and going to get a bad grade on the book report. It is talking about child loneliness in the adult world and a presentiment of major disappointments. In the outsiders, the youngest of the greasers gang was fourteenyearsold. What do you know about ponyboy, sodapop, and darry. Hinton thoughtfully crafted the outsiders out of her own experiences.
Ponyboy is pretty smart and has a lot of opportunity in front of him, but he comes from the wrong side of town and hangs out with a bunch of similarly weirdlynamed friends who drop out, smoke cigarettes, and get busted for robbing stores and. Some definitions and visual examples of foreshadowing before looking at the literary technique in the novel, the outsiders. One example of foreshadowing is when pony describes the trouble that greasers get. Mar 29, 2015 its been a while since i uploaded music. Where are some examples of foreshadowing in chapter 2. Watershed outsiders radnor township school district. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Foreshadowing is the authors use of hints at future events earlier in the story.
These are just two examples of foreshadowing found in, the outsider by s. He has taken johnnys advice to stay gold, and put his efforts in education. Made into a movie in 1983, considered one of the first real brat pack movies. Ponyboy, a member of gang called the greasers, has grown up in poverty around tough people. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. The student will identify an example of flashback and an example of foreshadowing from chapters 1 and 2 of the outsiders.
Discuss ponyboys premonition and how it foreshadows another event. In chapter 3, ponyboy decides to run away from home after darry slaps him. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Hinton uses a lot of foreshadowing throughout the novel the outsiders. Before johnny killed bob, ponyboy mentions that johnny would kill.
Also in the book, each of the greasers lacked an adequate civic social system, family. Write an essay that cites specific examples of foreshadowing in the book to explain how johnnys feelings about the value of life change. Figurative language and foreshadowing in the outsiders the. Hinton foreshadows the fights between the greasers and the socs and the trouble that johnny and pony will get into foreshadowing is the authors use of hints at future events earlier in the. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. Introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid20th century, howard s. Eshan kumar 12611 period 3 outsiders theme in the novel the outsiders by s. Please remember that this quiz covers the book and not the movie. The outsiders questions chapters 112 flashcards quizlet.
My students cant get enough of your charts and their results have gone through the roof. There was a movie and plays made about it, and today there are still many hi. This quiz takes a look at several major events in s. Finally, darry convinces the reporters to leave, but the nurses still will not give pony, soda, and darry any information about the conditions of dally and johnny medical information is privileged and is only given to family members. Greasers and socs hated eachother, because of the way each group looked, aacted and so.
Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the outsiders, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Most gangs today target younger kids because they are not expected to be associated with this level of violence. 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. What are two examples of foreshadowing in the book the.
Three of the biggest events in the novel, the outsiders by s. Hinton used foreshadowing, or hints of warning, to create suspense before some of the most impactful events of the outsiders. Foreshadowing is used to create suspense or progress. 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 were bobs death, the burning of the church, and dallys death. A book about a gang of greasers just trying to get by. Ponyboy, a member of gang called the greasers, has grown up. Hinton, the author shows that it is difficult to show ones true self when society perceives emotions as weaknesses.
This quote from the end of the chapter foreshadows the fact that things can get worse a fight in the park the the socs will result in a death. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. The outsiders book questions and answers the outsiders. Ponyboy in the outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. Can you think of other examples of traditions in the book or in your own life. The burning church while they were driving back, they noticed that the church was on fire. Fought with the socs or the rich bitchesof the neighborhood. Though i usually prefer science fiction and fantasy, reading the outsiders was a phenomenal experience.
Find, describe, and explain four examples of foreshadowing in the outsiders. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. 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. Many of them have led hard lives already, and they are tough, angry and unforgiving. It is for these reasons that i feel it would be beneficial for you to use s. An example of prejudice in the outsiders novel was the socials vs. Authors use foreshadowing to give readers hints or clues about something that will happen later in the story. The theme of the book the outsiders is a story of two groups of teenagers who go through ups and downs related to their socioeconomic status. Start studying the outsiders questions chapters 112. How does ponyboy react to what sodapop tells him about darry. What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. Also in the book, each of the greasers lacked an adequate civic social system, family structure, education, or home security. Please note that this is a new quiz with little or no feedback rating from the absurd trivia community of players.
Focuses on the device of foreshadowing throughout the novel. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears. Beckers outsiders is a thorough exploration of social deviance and how it can be addressed in an understanding and. At the very least, by the end of the book, pony has turned a new leaf. Hinton, is famous for her extensive use of foreshadowing. My reaction to the book when i saw the cover was going to be, oh no, another book im going to hate to read and going to get a bad grade on the book report. Great worksheet that students can complete individually, in pairs, or as a class.
The book was successful, and it was sold, and is still being sold today. The outsiders, if to drop all the accompanying book fact for example, the book was included in the school program of some states and banned in the neighboring states, is very sad and delicate novel. Fought with the socs or the rich bitches of the neighborhood. What are some examples of foreshadowing in chapter 2 and.
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