The Outsiders Conflict

There are several major conflicts that weave throughout this novel. How is each resolved?

• Pony runs away

• Pony appears before the judge

• Pony sees Darry crying at the hospital

• Darry hits Pony

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

There are several major conflicts that weave throughout this novel. How is each resolved?

Soc vs. greaser. This conflict is supposed to be resolved when…

• Johnny dies

• Dally dies

• When the Socs appear in court

• When the greasers win the rumble

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

There are several major conflicts that weave throughout this novel. How is each resolved?

• Darry

• Dally

• Two-bit

• Ponyboy

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

WHAT TYPE OF CONFLICT IS THIS?

Most people stereotyping all Greasers as "hoods" or criminals.

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What type of conflict is being used in the following excerpt: In The Outsiders, Tim Sheppard wants to fight Dally to get back at him for slashing his car tires.

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the type of conflict present in this situation:
Darry is so angry at Ponyboy for staying out late that he slaps Pony hard. 

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ponyboy and Johnny are embarrassed by cutting and dying their hair.

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs Self

• Character vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

WHAT TYPE OF CONFLICT IS SHOWN HERE?



"Fiery, huh? Well that's the way I like'em." He started to put his arm around her, but Johnny reached over and stopped him.

"Leave her alone Dally."

"Huh?" Dally was taken off guard. He stared at Johnny in disbelief.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Johnny being jumped by the Socs is an example of which type of conflict?

• external,  man vs. man

•  internal, man vs. society

• external, man vs. nature

• external, man vs. fate

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

WHAT TYPE OF CONFLICT IS SHOWN HERE?



". . . we had reached the top of Jay Mountain and Dally suddenly slammed on the breaks and stared. "Oh glory!" he whispered. The church was on fire."

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3