To kill a mockingbird north and south gone with the wind a robert frost poetry book skip question ask a friend. The opening paragraph of chapter one of hintons novel provides ponyboys description of his own appearance. Has a scar on his face from getting jumped by the socs. The greasers ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis, darry curtis, twobit, dally, and johnny are all different but this is what keeps them together. What is a description of bob from the outsiders answers. He is the storys main protagonist, and the youngest member of the greasers. Ponyboy was outside of the church with jonhny, ponyboy decides that he has to save those kids and rushes inside the church.
Hinton lesson learned at the end ponyboys thoughts and personality in the beginning in chapters 910, dally and johnny lose their lives. E hinton, darry was a grown up boy, smart and brawn, who was the leader of a gang called the greasers and was a guardian for his brothers. He has lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes, and wears his hair longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in the back and long at the front and sides. How you look are your physical traits like eye color. His description from the book is, johnny cade was last and least. What are some personal characteristics of johnny cade in the book called the outsiders. What book did ponyboy read to johnny to pass the time in.
In the outsiders, describe some character traits of ponyboys parents, the curtis parents. Ponyboy is intelligent and sensitive and has certain ungreaserlike characteristics. Dally, however, lives in the real world that ponyboy wishes he didnt have to confront. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaptation. Ponyboy is probably the least greaseresque character in susan hintons novel the outsiders. In this lesson, well discuss character traits of the greasers and socs that bring life to the rivalry between the east side and the west side in the s. Light brown, almost red hair 1, greenishgray eyes 1, hair is longer than a lot of the boys 1, hes small for fourteen 4 personality traits. He is willing to save those kids, who he didnt even know, from a fire. Marcia cherry valence minor character cherrys friend randys girlfriend pretty darkhaired minor character long red hair understands socs understands greasers randy adderson soc socgreaser minor character marcias boyfriend cruel was bobs best friend twobit matthews marcia is. The novel explores the impact of living in a place where a teenager cant even walk home by himself and where fear is the predominant emotion, as is the case for recently orphaned ponyboy curtis and his friends. What are ponyboy curtis character traits in the outsiders. He is the older brother of ponyboy curtis and the younger brother of darrel curtis. Every city in the world always has a gang, a street gang, or the socalled outcasts.
Unlike the other greasers, he doesnt fight out of hatred, or pride, or for fun, like sodapop. Ponyboys change throughout the outsiders by jackie cannon. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a. What are some personality traits of ponyboy curtis from the. Randy refuses to fight in the big rumble because greasers will still be greasers and socs will still be socs. In the book the outsiders why does ponyboy accept but dislike steve. E hinton three boys ponyboy, johnny and dally are all greasers, and have had runins with the law. In the outsiders, ponyboy can be described as reckless, intelligent, small, and other traits like those. Strong, athletic, and intelligent, darry has quit school.
He likes sunsets, nature, and the peace of the country. What are physical traits of steve in the outsiders in answers. His keen interest in literature and strong academic prowess set him apart from the rest of his friends. The tone, purpose, and gangs in the outsiders and the article share some traits, and differ with others. Darry doesnt really like to fight he does it so that he can show off his muscles. E hinton a major change that one of the characters go through is the change of ponyboy. What book did ponyboy read to johnny to pass the time in the outsiders. The doctor came in a while ago but i already knew it anyway. What are some personality traits of ponyboy curtis from. The chapter johnny stabbed bob in the novel in the outsiders is chapter 4 asked in the outsiders who are the people who beat up johnny in the book the outsiders. May 22, 2014 physical traits elfish face, high cheekbones, small and sharp animallike teeth, ears like a lynx, light blonde hair that fell over his forehead in wisps and kicked back in tufts, blue, blazing ice cold eyes filled with hatred. Character traits in the outsiders by daniel swerdlow on prezi. This realization shows us that ponyboy likes to imagine himself living in an idealized world. Fill in the following chart with physical descriptions and personality traits for each of the important characters we learned about in chapter 1.
Characterization for dally winston the outsiders direct. She has received the nickname cherry because of her long red hair, which she occasionally wears pinned up. Ponyboy is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and. Sherri valance is the beautiful cheerleader who asks ponyboy to sit with her at the drivein theatre in the outsiders. He never really says anything back when someone says something about him until the night at the drive in movie. He offers to raise ponyboys grade if he turns in a wellwritten autobiographical theme. Aug 27, 2014 in the novel the outsiders, written by s. Ponyboys literary interests and academic accomplishments set him apart from the rest of his gang. He is the most literate and academically conscious character in the novel, a good student, an avid reader and an aspiring writer. This shows that dally was intimidating because he looked like an animal and didnt really care about his appearance. The character of johnny cade in the outsiders from.
Like cherry, marcia seems to enjoy hanging out with the gang, and even gives twobit her number he thinks its fake and tears it up. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. He is the older brother of ponyboy and soda, the main character from the outsiders. Jun 10, 2012 ponyboy was outside of the church with jonhny, ponyboy decides that he has to save those kids and rushes inside the church. Ponyboy theorizes on the motivations and personalities of his friends and describes events in a slangy, youthful voice. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by ponyboy curtis or refer to ponyboy curtis. A description he gives of himself is, my hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long in the front and sides, but i am a greaser and most greasers rarely bother to get a. This shows that sodapop looks tough but is still kind. What are some character traits of johnny in the outsiders. Darry repeatedly accuses ponyboy of lacking common sense, but ponyboy is a reliable and observant narrator.
At 14 years old, the youngest curtis brother and greaser. Gang violence, child abuse, stabbings, shootingsthese drive the action. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jerry and a female teacher were on a picnic with some children near the church when it caught fire. A description he gives of himself is, my hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long in the front and sides, but i am a greaser and most greasers rarely bother to get a haircut. Characterization for darry curtis the outsiders direct. Characterization for sodapop curtis the outsiders 5222014 24 comments physical traits soda is moviestar handsome, has a finely drawn face that is reckless and thoughtful at the same time, darkgold hair that is long and silky and straight, and his dads eyes. He loves both of his brothers but feels like the middleman of a tugofwar between them. Asked in the outsiders what are some character traits of penn and crash. They can be thought of as outsiders because they are labeled greasers although they do not act like hoodlums, like the rest of the greasers. In the outsiders what is sodapops personality traits answers.
The outsiders characters and analysis a research guide. His appearance if attractive, he has distinctive cheekbones and attractive face. His hair is usually in a mess, as he does not like haircuts. Ponyboy curtis, the youngest member of the greasers, narrates the novel. Ponyboy says, i have lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. Darry always says that ponyboy doesnt use his head, and then ponyboy fights back. These were people very important and close to ponyboy. The most interesting character in the outsiders by s. He does not take his own well being into consideration. Ponyboy not only has just about the best name weve ever heard of we dare you to start calling yourself kittenlad or rottweilergal, but also has a real flair for the written word. Aug 19, 2016 what are the physical characteristics of cherry valance in the outsiders. Ponyboy has many physical characteristics that make him a distinct person in the story. What are the physical characteristics of johnny cade in. Character of the outsiders study guides and book summaries.
Until then please check out our litnote and study guide content. Physical traits elfish face, high cheekbones, small and sharp animallike teeth, ears like a lynx, light blonde hair that fell over his forehead in wisps and kicked back in tufts, blue, blazing ice cold eyes filled with hatred. The personality of darrel darry curtis a research guide. But then during the book they commit heroic acts, and the biggest one was when ponyboy, johnny, and dally saved children and one another that were trapped in a building that was on fire.
Darry gets along with the gang, but doesnt have much time to hang out with them, because he is almost always working. The outsiders chapters 1 and 2 summary and analysis. May 22, 2014 conflictdarrys main conflict is with ponyboy. He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. The outsiders characters from litcharts the creators of. Their parents were killed in an automobile accident and left them to take care of each other. Ponyboy is different from the other greasers because. He even says it himself when he says, when i see a movie with someone its kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read a book over your shoulder. Ponyboy is part of the group because of his older brothers, darry and sodapop. What book did ponyboy read to johnny to pass the time in the. Darry took this role as a guardian or father of his brothers sodapop and ponyboy curtis after the. What is ponyboys physical appearance in the outsiders.
He describes himself for the reader, physically, and notes his household situation. After bobs death, randy stops pony on the street and tells him that the fighting between the socs and the greasers is pointless. The character of ponyboy curtis in the outsiders from. Ponyboy, i asked the nurse to give you this book so you could finish it. Ponyboy curtis ponyboy is the fourteen year old narrator of the outsiders. Physical description personality traits ponyboy sodapop darry steve randle twobit matthews dally winston. He doesnt believe in fighting unless it is self defence. What are physical traits of steve in the outsiders in. He is a greaser 1, he doesnt like to see a movie with someone, he is the youngest brother, high iq, like to read, skipped a grade, god writer, narrator of whole book. What are the physical characteristics of cherry valance in the outsiders. May 10, 2016 ponyboy is different from the other greasers because. Darry is short for darrel and the full, adult name suits this character most. This assignment inspires ponyboy to write about the greasers and the socs, and his autobiographical theme turns into the novel the outsiders. Marcia is a soc girl and a minor character in the outsiders, and its film adaptation.
Marcia is stated to be attractive, and has short, dark hair. What are the physical characteristics of cherry valance in. Because his parents have died in a car accident, ponyboy lives with his brothers darry and sodapop. This assignment inspires ponyboy to write about the greasers and the socs, and his autobiographical theme. The outsiders characters and analysis characters and analysis.
Ponyboy is fourteen, is our narrator, and has a ton to say about himself and his world. Get an answer for what is ponyboy s physical appearance in the outsiders. If you read the book you would know that sodapop curtis is on his birth certificate. At the start of the novel ponyboy is just a kid being brought up in the greaser neighbourhood. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what youre studying, cliffsnotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. Their parents were killed in a car accident, and the boys can stay together only as long as we behave. Darrel, known as darry, is a twentyyearold greaser who is raising ponyboy because their parents have died in a car crash. The novel begins with ponyboy, the narrator, leaving the darkness of the movie house. The outsiders personality traits flashcards quizlet. Hinton, in tulsa, oklahoma, ponyboy curtis, the youngest of a clan that was poor in the east side of town known as greasers, is a guy with good grades and is very sensitive. He goes through many events at the start, middle and end of the novel. At 14 years old, he is the youngest of the greasers. He lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and darry, jokester twobit, sodas friend, steve, the toughest, dally, and weakling, johnny.
Writing his story becomes a way for pony to deal with the generous portions of grief. In the outsiders what is sodapops personality traits. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by johnny cade or refer to johnny cade. You may find this information in the book or on the signs around the room.
Ponyboy not only has just about the best name weve ever heard of we dare you to start calling yourself kittenlad or rottweilergal, but also has a real flair for the written word ponyboy is fourteen, is our narrator, and has a ton to say about himself and his world. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Syme expresses concern over ponyboys falling grades. In this lesson, well learn more about ponyboy, his life, and his perspective on the east versus west. Ponyboy curtis is the main character and narrator of the s. What are some character traits of johnny cade from the book.
I have lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lot is a crowd of strangers, youll have johnny. Darry took this role as a guardian or father of his brothers sodapop and ponyboy curtis after the death of their parents. Marcia wouldnt let a free offer slip by her, evident when she drinks the coke given to her by dally, in contrast to cherry, who. In the outsiders, why is ponyboy different from the other. When ponyboy and johnny ran into the church to save the children which were playing in there, he tried to stop them from going in, but was too fat to get in through the window. To kill a mockingbird north and south gone with the wind a robert frost poetry book skip question.
Personality traits ponyboy curtis has a very interesting personality. The narrator of i the outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. The narrator of ithe outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. Though only fourteen years old, he understands the way his social group functions and the role each group member plays. She is best friends with cherry, and the girlfriend of randy. The title of this book relates to the story, because in the book, ponyboy and johnny are outsiders. Shes with cherry at the movies and pony thinks shes shallow and unprincipled, since she accepts a soda from dallas, even after hes rude to her and cherry. Johnny was able to help protect himself and ponyboy when a few socs attacked the two on their territory.
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