How is the setting described in The Outsiders?
The action of The Outsiders takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. Ponyboy explains that the greasers rule the poorer East Side of town, while the Socs run the wealthier West Side of town.
What are 3 quotes from The Outsiders?
The Outsiders Quotes
- “Stay gold, Ponyboy.
- “It seemed funny to me that the sunset she saw from her patio and the one I saw from the back steps was the same one.
- “They grew up on the outside of society.
- “You get tough like me and you don’t get hurt.
- “Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot.
How is Lord of the Flies Similar to The Outsiders?
Both the Outsiders and Lord of the Flies deeply explore the idea of dealing with differences. The Outsiders is a story told from the view of Ponyboy; a young, kind greaser. The Outsider’s Greasers and the Lord of the Flies’ group led by Ralph are similar because they both value loyalty within their group.
Who does Johnny idolize in The Outsiders?
member 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.
Is Windrixville Oklahoma a real place?
Windrixville. The church fire in the fictitious town of Windrixville was filmed in a location that is now underwater at Skiatook Lake, northwest of Tulsa.
What’s a heater Why does Dally have one?
In The Outsiders, a heater is slang for a gun. Dally is armed because of the increased tension between the Socs and the Greasers.
What does sodapop’s letter to Ponyboy?
I wish you’d come back and turn your selves in but I guess you can’t since Johnny might get hurt.
Where is Ponyboy’s house?
The Outsiders House Museum
| The Outsiders House Museum May 31, 2017 | |
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| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
| Location | 731 Curtis Brothers Lane Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 USA |
| Coordinates | 36.16547°N 95.97028°WCoordinates:36.16547°N 95.97028°W |
| Founder | Danny O’Connor |