What time period is outsiders?
1960s
Soon, we will begin reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, a novel that was published in 1967 and set in the mid 1960s. It is your job to build our understanding of one aspect of this era. Your group is in charge of researching the important events of the 1960s. Concentrate on major news stories during this time period.
What does the last sentence of The Outsiders book mean?
In his final essay for English class, Ponyboy writes about his own life because he wants to share his story of struggle and resilience. Additionally, Ponyboy wants to write his story to provide solace for similar boys in other cities, those who “[jump] at their own shadows” and believe they will always remain outcasts.
How old was Johnny Cade when he died in The Outsiders?
When Johnny gets jumped, he is 16, and that incident happens only a few months before the action in The Outsiders takes place. He is probably still around 16 when he dies.
What does stay gold mean in outsiders?
“Stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny when the two hide out in the Windrixville Church. One line in the poem reads, “Nothing gold can stay,” meaning that all good things must come to an end. Here, Johnny urges Ponyboy to remain gold, or innocent.
Were there greasers in the 50s?
Greasers were a youth subculture that originated in the 1950’s among teenagers in northeastern and southern United States. The two main figures of the look were Marlon Brando and James Dean. In the northeast and southern states, the Greasers were one of the first types of street gangs.
Who does Johnny idolize?
Dallas Winston
Johnny idolizes gang member Dallas Winston. Dally is living proof that one can survive without parents or family. Johnny needs to follow in the footsteps of someone in his life and Dally, his hero, is the one he chooses.
Does Ponyboy go to jail?
At the end of the hearing, the judge says that Ponyboy is acquitted and the whole case is closed. The morning after the fire, Ponyboy is making breakfast when Two-Bit and Steve come over with that day’s newspaper.
Were there greasers in the 60’s?
Greasers are a youth subculture that emerged in the 1950s and early 1960s from predominantly working class and lower class teenagers and young adults in the United States.