Summary
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton was a
revolutionary novel at the time it was written.
This novel was written by Hinton when she was just sixteen years old.
She wrote from the standpoint of a teenager which made it much easier for other
young adults to relate to the novel. The novel follows Ponyboy, a young boy
being raised by his two older brothers since the death of his parents. Ponyboy and his brothers are Greasers from
the poor east side of town. They treat the rest of their gang like family, and
have frequent run-ins with the rich Socs from the rich west side of town. One night, Ponyboy’s close friend takes things
too far when the Socs jump them at a local park and this changes their lives
forever.
Themes
This book is relatable to anyone
who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in. The language is easy to read and
full of modern slang. The main themes of this book are the importance of family
and friends, standing up for what you believe in, finding your place in this
world, not judging a book by its cover, and realization that everyone has
struggles and feels alone sometimes.
Other Possible
Resources
- 1983 Film, The Outsiders (may need some editing, could just show important scenes.)
- http://englishcompanion.ning.com/
- http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/outsiders/
- http://www.webenglishteacher.com/hinton.html
- http://education.library.ubc.ca/files/2011/06/08Sabrina-Block-Outsiders.pdfhttp://education.library.ubc.ca/files/2011/06/08Sabrina-Block-Outsiders.pdf
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