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    The novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a story about two groups of people that live in Oklahoma. The characters are Greasers and Soc’s, they are both alike but the Greasers are poor and the Soc’s are rich. One of the nicest people in the story is Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy has many attributes to himself that make him interesting and if he wasn't in the story it wouldn't be the same. First, In the story The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton the character Ponyboy Curtis has many strengths. A couple of them

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    The book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, Ponyboy forms a different identity throughout the book. At the beginning of the book, Ponyboy’s identity is an outsider to the greasers and to his community. He does different things, like watch movies without being disturbing, he’s good in school and he likes to read books. Out of the gang Ponyboy didn’t have friends. His gang doesn’t read books or watch movies like he does. The greasers just work hard and long on cars at gas stations. Ponyboy has potential

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    (positive message)In the novel The Outsiders the positive message displayed is that you should make wise choices since life is short. (evidence 1)On pages 90-92 the church on Jay’s Mountain began to burn down. Johnny and Ponyboy jump out of the car and rush to see what was going on in the church. Gallantly, Pony and Johnny made their way into the church to help the kids out of the church despite Dallas preventing them from going. (evidence explained)This shows that Pony and Johnny had to make a serious

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    In The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton never refers to any characters as being an “outsider” . In fact, she never uses the word at all. Many people have wondered what exactly the word means. However, I believe I have found out what Ms. Hinton meant when she came up with the title of the book. I will be diving deep into the book to uncover the truth. Now, when I think of an outsider, I think of a person that isn’t liked, nor disliked, but simply a person cast out from society. Given that the main enemies

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    Two different age kids in The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, turn out to have a lot in common but, also a lot dissimilar. Johnny and Dally both do not have a strong relationship with their abusive, neglectful parents but, at least they have the gang. On the other hand, Dally likes to fight and Johnny does not, so in the end Johnny dies as someone to look up to and Dally dies a thief. Throughout the story they both show different emotions towards their parents, gang members, and each other. Johnny and

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    Being An Outsider

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    encounter an outsider. In high school lunchrooms there is always at least one poor, sad teenager who has the unlucky seat next to the trash can. In parks and school playgrounds there is always that one melancholy kid that provides a stark contrast from the joyful shouts and screams coming from the other playing children. The experience of being an outsider is an inescapable universal condition that can be caused through social class, appearance, or other factors. Being an outsider is caused by

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    The Outsiders Dbq

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    The Outsiders Have you ever felt like an outsider? The novel “The Outsiders” that took place is Tulsa, Oklahoma 1967, which is based on two groups (Doc. A)… The greasers and the Socs. Which characters are different in society? Though the greasers and the socs feel like outsiders, the real outsiders in this novel are people who see past the greasers/socs separations. The greasers definitely feel like outsiders in their area. When Ponyboy took out the switch blade to dissect a worm in biology

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    Outsiders Dbq

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    Who are the Outsiders How does social division influence our lives? During the 1960s. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, two social groups experience trauma that shows that there is more to a person than meets the eye. Who are the people set as outcasts by society? The outsiders, who can be more than one group or person, are Ponyboy and Cherry, the Socs, and the Greasers. Two individuals, Ponyboy and Cherry, had seen beyond the divisions of society. "It's not just money. Part of it is, but not all. You Greasers

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    The Outsiders Dbq

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    “The Outsiders” Have ever felt like a outsider? In 1967, S.E Hinton wrote the book “the outsider”. The outsiders tells a story about two different groups and the ones that see beyond the greasers and socs. Which group is different or as the author call them “outsider”? The outsiders are people divided into a specific group. Although, the greasers and the socs feel like outsiders at times. The real outsiders are those who can get pass the greasers and socs. The greasers felt like outsiders

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    Speech On Outsiders

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    legitimately want to be told they’re an Outsider? Certainly not! Therefore, you should never call someone out by telling them they’re an Outsider. Don’t exclude peers that are different. No one wants to be an Outsider. Being an Outsider can mean that you have a harsh life, may be excluded for no sterling logic, in other words your peers are making you feel insecure. It explains that many people stand out, furthermore, they’re treated crudely by their peers. Outsiders should be encouraged to do what they

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