Hinton irrevocably altered the course of juvenile literature in america with her first novel. In this teen book club, the outsiders leads to talk of boys and. The major influence on my writing has been my reading, s. This assignment inspires ponyboy to write about the greasers and the socs, and his autobiographical theme turns into the novel the outsiders. Hinton was only 17 years old when she wrote this incredible book. Ponyboy curtis is a lowclass greaser who has to deal with snobby upperclass socs that dont put up with people like him very well, if you know what i mean. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is. In june 2018, it was announced that media rights capital had optioned the novel to be produced as a 10part miniseries with richard price scripting, and executive producers jack bender and marty bowen. There is a stranger amongst the residents of the caveriddled village of reynier, france. Hinton is a classic coming of age novel that is just as relevant to this ninthgrader today as when his mom read it in high school. 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. Have you ever gotten so caught up in a book that you felt like you were part of the story. In the outsiders, when ponyboy says dally is smart.
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 novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in. With help from family and friends, growing up can be much more manageable and even fun. What page in the novel the outsiders does ponyboy talk. 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. The story line is good, but what sparked my interest is how s. Ponyboy curtis, the youngest greaser member, narrates a. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967.
The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. Everything is a matter of life or death, triumph or failure. The outsiders is a classic in young adult fiction that revolutionised the genre by presenting adolescent characters that were the opposite of. Sep 22, 2014 the outsiders and adolescent social culture. The outsiders 4 book series kindle edition from book 1. 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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. When reading the outsiders i could never put the book down. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or. Though i usually prefer science fiction and fantasy, reading the outsiders was a phenomenal experience. Jul 03, 2007 neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders. On december 3, 2018, it was ordered to series by hbo, starring ben mendelsohn as ralph anderson, along with jason bateman, paddy considine, cynthia erivo, bill camp, and mare winningham. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Get an answer for in the outsiders, when ponyboy says dally is smart, what might he mean. The outsiders is a good book if you like action and book with heart. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
How the outsiders became one of the most important business. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy. A selection of 35 books, covering eyfs to y6, selected to support primary schools to develop a curriculum response to the equality act 2010. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and. The outsiders and adolescent social culture many adolescents feel the need to be a part of a social group, clique, or gang. Sep 23, 2007 the intertextual musings come to a head when johnny tells pony that dallas reminds him of the southern men in gone with the wind, which the two boys have been reading to combat boredom while. It is strange that this entry has nothing on reception and legacy of a book that is really iconic in the field of young adult fiction, assigned reading in classrooms for decades, and a big influence on a lot of writers. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. Anderson finds a book at the conference center gift shop that maitland or his doppelganger touched and the fingerprints on the book are confirmed to be maitlands. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Its the third wednesday of the month, and that means its time for book club.
Syme expresses concern over ponyboys falling grades. It could be just the other way around half of the hoods i know are pretty decent guys underneath all that grease, and from what ive heard, a lot of socs are just coldblooded mean but people usually go by looks. Readers share their love for the outsiders the new. The the outsiders quotes below all refer to the symbol of sunsets and sunrises. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by johnny cade or refer to johnny cade. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis. The outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the outsiders and what it means. The book on which the film is based is roughly contemporaneous to the time that s.
The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. If you want to read one book about outsiders by an outsider, its colin wilsons the outsider. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. The symbol of sunsets and sunrises in the outsiders from.
May 15, 2012 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 class set of books donorschoose project. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on. Seven students gather in a smalltown oregon church to discuss the outsiders. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Hintons young adult novel about greasers in oklahoma still resonates with readers. 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. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling.
At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for an easy read with a timeless story and a powerful message. 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. During the adolescent years, many children are trying to discover who they are and where they feel they fit in in life or belong. Many adolescents feel the need to be a part of a social group, clique, or gang. If you would prefer to buy the new resource please search for new no outsiders book pack. Our school needs technology and books in order that we are to better able to pull our scores out of tier consequences. Readers share their love for the outsiders the new york times. Conference site security footage also provides confirmation of maitlands alibi. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and design. Hinton is a book about a gang greasers whom has encountered with another gang soc.
The character of johnny cade in the outsiders from litcharts. Mar 15, 2017 readers share their love for the outsiders. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets. To ask other readers questions about the outsiders, please sign up. The film could be used to talk about grief, loss, and searching for a voice, but is too complex and violent. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. 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 character of johnny cade in the outsiders from. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Johnny buys this book for ponyboy when they are staying in the abandoned church, and they kill time by reading it. Jan 02, 2017 stephen king on the outsider and where he gets his story ideas duration. The outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. Used textbooks do not come with supplemental materials.
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. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone. Samuels encourages anderson to destroy this new evidence but he does not. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of.
His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. I read this book dozens of times as a kid and just recently. The outsiders and adolescent social cultures reading on the. 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. Thats why people dont ever think to blame the socs and are always ready to jump on us. After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic conflicts, we find ourselves on a wild ride full of fights, rumbles, shootouts, and the flashing bulbs of newspaper cameras. 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. Johnny doesnt understand a lot about the civil war, but he is. He offers to raise ponyboys grade if he turns in a wellwritten autobiographical theme. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Apr 26, 2017 why the outsiders still matters 50 years later s. Story of ostracized kid a timeless fave of teens, preteens. But a former chicago detective turned mystery author, dave martin. She wanted a viewpoint from the greasersthe hoodlum gang in the book. Nov 21, 2018 with help from family and friends, growing up can be much more manageable and even fun.