The concussion came from the rumble when a Soc had kicked him in the head. Gone with the Wind is lying on the table. Darry tells him that Johnny had instructed the nurse to give the book to Pony. How did Ponyboy get his concussion? Ponyboy learns that he got Read more…
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The novel that Ponyboy was reading for his English class was Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. What was Ponyboy reading in English? Ponyboy recites a poem that he has memorized, Nothing Gold Can Stay, by Robert Frost. What is the name of the book that Read more…
For the next week, the boys hide out at the church, reading Gone with the Wind, smoking, and eating sandwiches. The boys admire the southern gentlemen in Gone with the Wind, and Johnny points out that they remind him of Dally. Ponyboy disagrees. He prefers the other greasers to Dally. Read more…
Opt for a loose braid or bun to keep your hair in place—pin it back; you don’t want it to open up in the middle of your jumping jack. “Braids can give your hair a nice texture if you plan to let them flow naturally post your workout. How can Read more…
Napoleon, 19th century’s first Romantic hero, took over control of the French government in 1799. During his reign of power he got rid of serfdom, redistributed Church wealth, got rid of feudal privileges, and made his own French laws. He spread the ideals of life, liberty, equality for all. Who Read more…
Answer and Explanation: In Frankenstein, Victor is a romantic hero for several reasons. He is high-born and accomplished, the protagonist of the novel and the reader follows his individual thoughts closely throughout the story. Victor seeks greatness through his creation, intent upon improving the human race. How is Victor Frankenstein Read more…
CHAPTER 6: Fire! In this passage, Ponyboy is riding in an ambulance, being taken to the hospital. It is just after he, Johnny, and Dally entered the burning church to rescue the children who had gone inside. What chapter were Ponyboy and Johnny in the church? Chapter 5Waking up in Read more…
When Ponyboy says “There are things worse than being a greaser” (65), what does he mean? Being a Soc would be the worst thing ever. Why does Ponyboy feel the greasers have it so much worse than the SOCS? Why does Ponyboy feel the greasers have it much worse than Read more…
The school that Ponyboy attended. What school do The Outsiders go to? WEST ORANGE, NJ – “The Outsiders,” S.E. Hinton’s 1967 coming-of-age tale pitting the “Greasers” against the “Socials” and the tragedy that ensues, has been brought to life at West Orange High School. What was Ponyboys last name? Ponyboy Read more…
The Socs’ blue Mustang symbolizes their class and power, since a greaser could never afford such a “tuff car.” The Mustang symbolizes the economic divide between the two groups and points to a major source of the tensions between them. What do the Socs drive? After Bob is killed and Read more…