Outsiders Character Chart/Chapt 1 & 2

Front

Who is the narrator of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

Ponyboy Curtis is the narrator, speaking in 1st person POV.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is Ponyboy's character like?

Back

Ponyboy is intelligent, enjoys books and movies, doesn't always use his head, and doesn't mind being alone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Describe Darry's physical appearance.

Back

Darry is six-feet-two, broad-shouldered, and muscular. He would be handsome if his eyes weren't so cold.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Why does Darry work so much?

Back

Darry works to support Soda and Ponyboy after their parents died.

Front

What does it mean to have a high IQ?

Back

Having a high IQ means being intelligent and capable of understanding complex ideas.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the significance of the term 'greaser'?

Back

'Greasers' refers to a group of working-class youth in the story, often characterized by their hairstyles and social status.

Front

What is the main conflict introduced in the first two chapters?

Back

The main conflict revolves around the social divide between the Greasers and the Socs.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about being a Greaser?

Back

Ponyboy has mixed feelings; he is proud of his identity but also feels the weight of societal judgment.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does family play in Ponyboy's life?

Back

Family is central to Ponyboy's life, as he feels responsible for his brothers after their parents' death.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Ponyboy mean when he says he doesn't use his head?

Back

It means he often acts impulsively or doesn't think through his decisions.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3