The Outsiders- Family Breakdowns When families break down friends are important. In the novel “The Outsiders” by S.E Hinton this message is shown in many ways. Certain characters have been abandoned or disowned by their families‚ some characters have family members that have passed away and some don’t have any at all. Pony Boy Curtis‚ Johnny Cade and Dallas Winston all have experienced family breakdowns and each and every one of them has a loyal group of friends to fall back on. This shows why
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The Outsiders The Outsiders‚ written by S.E Hinton‚ is about a boy called Ponyboy Curtis who as a character developed mentally and physically. The Story is about the conflict between two groups the Socs and the Greasers who at the beginning hated each other but because of events throughout the novel they learn that they are not that different. Ponyboy faced obstacles‚ at home with his brother Darry‚ the conflict between the Socs and the Greasers and his attitude towards life. From this Pony learns
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total agreement with this statement. I believe that that the best books are the ones that expand your mind and teach you about the facts of life. The quote portrays that books are only significant if they have made you think. The book I read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton supports this statement in many aspects. The book depicts a society where two dominant‚ opposing gangs prevail in a town that just isn’t big enough for the both of them. The main character‚ Ponyboy‚ his brothers‚ and friends are
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Q1. With evidence from the text‚ explain why the text is entitled “The Outsiders”. The text is entitled “The Outsiders” is show there in the social system of a teenager’s world‚ for example‚ Ponyboy’s‚ there is a huge difference between groups. One example is the Socials and the Greasers. The Socs‚ an abbreviation for the Socials‚ are favoured by society because they are rich and educated as said in the book. It says‚ “…. But it’s the abbreviation for the Socials‚ the jet set‚ the West-side
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Epilogue For The Outsiders “How do you feel Johnny‚ your first sunset up close and personal?” I asked him “Its amazing Dad! I love it.” We continued staring into the radiant beams of the sun until Johnny popped the question I was dreading all those years. “Dad?” “Yes son?” I answered‚ knowing what he was going to ask. “How did I get my name?” I took a long sigh. “I had a friend when I was a bit older than you‚ his name was Johnny‚ an amazing friend to have who didn’t deserve to leave my
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Tanya Wilson English 101 Dr. Mullens 4/29/13 Tanya Wilson English 101 Dr. Mullens 4/29/13 Over the years we’ve seen people divided socially by attitudes‚ money‚ and lifestyles. In The Outsiders they too are divided socially by attitudes‚ money‚ and lifestyles. Although there really isn’t much difference between the Greasers and the Socs‚ they are divided. There are some similarities between the Greasers and the Socs. The kids are about the same age‚ each group has problems
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Jan Demafiles English 1301 Professor Huff 24 November 2012 Outsider Music For Outsider People For as long as it has existed heavy metal has consistently been stereotyped‚ dismissed and condemned. Everything from the lyrics‚ the imagery‚ and the guttural vocals has been badgered by everyone who does not believe heavy metal is not a form of music. I am here to set the record straight. If people were to take the time and analyze what is in the music‚ heavy metal is not as demonic and malicious
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The outsiders: Study Guide terms. 1. Point of view The point of view is in 1st person according to Ponyboy. 2. Setting Set in the early 50’s (greasy hair) 3. Circular ending The story starts and ends with Pony’s english paper. 4. Conflict Man vs. Man-Ponyboy vs. Darry Man vs. Nature- Ponyboy and Johnny vs. fire in the church Man vs. society- greasers vs. socs Man vs. himself- ponyboy learns to grow into a better person than his friends. Man vs. technology- socs and greasers vs. guns
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Inequality: Causes and Consequences Marcus Robinson Florida A& M University Inequality is the lack of equality‚ opportunity‚ treatment‚ or status. Inequality has been going on since World War II and began to rise in the mid 1970s. Many people in the world from the United States to the Caribbean have dealt with this problem. In this article it discusses the causes and consequences of inequality researches and examinations of sociologists and economists that go in depth of the social and
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The Outsiders Outline-2 Chunk Thesis statement: The greasers struggle more than the Socs because they’re poor‚ everyone thinks stereotypical about them‚ and everyone thinks they’re trash. First supporting paragraph: The greasers struggle because they’re poorer than everybody else. Quote or paraphrase of evidence: “We’re poorer than the Socs and middle class.” Citation: (S.E. Hinton‚ 1965‚ Page 3) How is the evidence persuasive?: The quote given is persuasive because it tells us from the greasers
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