The setting would differ and the names would change, but the common themes of the outsiders still exist today, in slightly scarier ways. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. For those of you who dont know, ive already written a quiz about the outsiders. The book had been banned in school and college libraries because of portrayal of under age smoking and drinking, gang war and family dysfunction. Apr 09, 2014 published in 1967 by viking press, the outsiders was s. 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. What does ponyboy find in the book gone with the wind.
In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. Hinton wrote the outsiders when she was just sixteen years old. 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. Hinton recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Susan eloise hinton was only 15 when she began writing the novel and was. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. The authors message is the theme in a work of fiction in the outsiders, hinton s message is that class conflict is pointless, unwarranted, and destructive ponyboy begins by explaining. E hinton, is written from the perspective of ponyboy. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Ponyboy, sodapop, darry, dally, steve, johnny, and twobit. Hinton speak 1997, mass market paperback isbn 0881030392 9780881030396 fiction ya, 192 pages source. Hinton has given many interviews about her first published book, the outsiders. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked.
Hintons success as a writer has included five young adult novels, two. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Hintons the outsiders contains one set of questions for each chapter of the book. What is a short summary of the book the outsiders by s. Oct 2, 2012 im just really glad theres no law saying i cant be obsessive. Also explains the historical and literary context that influenced the outsiders. These two boys are both greasers, a group of boys who are thought to be a group of bad boys, but they are all about friendship, unity, and bonds. Hinton wrote the outsiders in 1965, and it was published in 1967. This is a basic quiz on the book the outsiders by s.
Hinton never had books about teenagers, when she was growing up. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. In the book, the story is told by a young narrator, pony boy, who. The outsiders is a book that delves deeply into the hearts, minds, and stories of a group that had no voice before s. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Online study guide free summary chapter 12 summary. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs pronounced by the author soshes, short for socials, who are divided by their socioeconomic status. Aug 12, 2016 the outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication.
Ok it might not be a book that will be counted as a classic but then a lot of books that are critically acclaimed are absolutely boring. Later, when my books became popular, i found i liked the privacy of having a public name and a private one, so it has worked out fine. The outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. See more ideas about the outsiders, darry and the outsiders 1983.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. A teacher answer key for each chapter handout is included. I dont think people should by separate by the way they look or how much money they have. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of.
The rivalry between the greasers and the socs was based on events in her own high school, the will rogers high school in tulsa, oklahoma. I was worried and angered by the social situation, hinton writes. She began writing the book at age 15, spurred on by the disturbing trend she saw growing in her high school towards division between groups. Also, audiobooks are available for free with an audible trial from amazon.
She had difficulty writing under this stress, and her boyfriend who later. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. The sales of her first novel, the outsiders, were so successful that she was able to. With what does ponyboy threaten the socs who approach him outside of the convenience store. The outsiders tell us the story of pony boy who is seen as an outsider by the people around him as he does not always see violence as the answer and only uses it when it is absolutely required. Hinton, is a compelling and heartwarming story between two friends, who are both in trouble for murdering a member of their rivals, the socs. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Take up the quiz below and see how well you remember about his struggles with right and wrong in a time when socs and greasers are at war. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Choose the items that are symbolic to the greasers only. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. What was the name of the book that johnny and ponyboy read while hiding out.
The outsiders is narrated by a fourteenyearold called ponyboy curtis weird name, but a cool. Randy and the other socs are truthful about what happened on the night of bobs murder, but pony thinks they are lying when they maintain that johnny killed bob. S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. The exuberating story concentrates on an adventure that brought forth courage and strength from the heart to a young boy living in a place where challenges are encountered everyday and must be fought whether you have the money. Each worksheet is composed of six to ten shortanswer questions that students can answer chronologically as they read each chapter. Hintons young adult novel the outsiders has been celebrated as a classic.
The book really focuses on what some kids in the us have to go through. Although the outsiders was written in the mid1960s, and took place in tulsa, oklahoma, the story would not differ much if it were written today with a setting of billings, montana. The hearing is rather ordinary, with no heroics or dramatics. What advantages and disadvantages does this present for the reader. Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. Another problem is that the characters are in a gang and at war with another gang. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Start studying slang words used in the outsiders by s. As a teacher, you can use these questions in the classroom, or in online discussion forums, to confirm that your students are reading the book. It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. What are some connections for the book the outsiders by s. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind.
Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel, and 16 when it was published. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. Young adult literature wouldnt be what it is today without s. Published in 1967 by viking press, the outsiders was s. This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. The characters in the book are all looking for acceptance and a sense of family in one way or. Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the bestselling ya novel in history, and one of the most hauntingly real looks into the minds of teenagers. 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. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. The outsiders is a comingofage novel by susan eloise hinton, first published in 1967 by viking press. May 30, 2009 the outsiders is a comingofage novel by susan eloise hinton, first published in 1967 by viking press. The book gave a lot move description but im glad i saw the movie to get the actual picture in my head. Who cares if its written by a girl and at that age. Like you know a guy a longtime, and i mean really know.
Hinton began writing the novel during her sophomore year, and it was published when she was just seventeen years old. Hinton s the outsiders contains one set of questions for each chapter of the book. Hinton has written several books in her 30year career, all runaway successes. Bluewater, the publishers behind the female force and political power line of comic books, will team up with hinton for a string of various comic book titles. The plot and the language are, therefore, not very complicated, reflecting the authors immaturity. Hinton, who was 16 at the time she created this, writes. Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa. In this part of the book analysis i will write my opinions about the book the outsiders by s. The download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. Hinton uses symbolism to separate the socs from the greasers.
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