University:
Cambridge College
Course:
LIT 315 | American Literature
Academic year:

2023
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259

Pages:

2
Author:

Deangelo Foley

THE OUTSIDERS S.E. HINTON CHAPTER THREE VOCABULARY • Sophisticated • Aloofness • Elite • Resignedly • Ember • Gallantly QUESTIONS: 1) What does Cherry feel is the difference between Socs and Greasers? Cherry feels that the main difference between Socs and Greasers is their socioeconomic status and the opportunities they have. She believes that while Socs may have money and privilege, Greasers have more heart and loyalty to each other. 2) What is the name of Soda’s horse? What is the story behind it? What happened to his horse? Do you think this is an example of the hardships that Greasers suffer? Explain your answer. Soda's horse is named Mickey Mouse. The story behind it is that Soda won the horse in a rodeo competition, and Mickey Mouse is his pride and joy. Unfortunately, Mickey Mouse was badly injured and had to be put down after breaking his back leg. Yes, this can be seen as an example of the hardships that Greasers suffer because Soda's connection to his horse represents something positive in his life, and its loss adds to the challenges and losses they face. 3) What does Ponyboy realize about Cherry and sunsets? Do you think this shows that Socs and Greasers are not so different after all? Explain your answer. Ponyboy realizes that both Cherry and Greasers appreciate sunsets. This realization suggests that despite their different social backgrounds, they can find common ground and share similar experiences and emotions. It shows that beneath the surface, Socs and Greasers may not be as different as they initially seem. 4) Why didn’t Ponyboy, Johnny, and Two-Bit drive Cherry and Marcia home? Ponyboy, Johnny, and Two-Bit didn't drive Cherry and Marcia home because they lived on the west side of town, and the Greasers didn't want to risk running into trouble with the Socs in their territory. 5) On page 44 there is an example of foreshadowing. What do you think it is? An example of foreshadowing on page 44 is when Cherry mentions that Bob, her boyfriend, has a bad temper and that she can't handle it. This foreshadows future conflicts and possibly dangerous situations involving Bob's temper and its impact on Cherry and others. 6) Why did Ponyboy want to run away? Ponyboy wanted to run away because he felt overwhelmed by the conflicts between the Greasers and the Socs, the expectations placed on him by society, and the loss of his parents. He felt like an outsider and believed that running away might offer him a chance to escape from the problems and find a better life elsewhere. 7) Ponyboy wrote “things gotta get better, I figured. They couldn’t get worse. I was wrong”. In a paragraph, write what you think will happen. Despite Ponyboy's hope that things would improve, his statement foreshadows that the situation will worsen before it gets better. The escalating tensions between the Greasers and the Socs, combined with Ponyboy's growing sense of disillusionment and despair, suggest that more challenges and hardships lie ahead for him and his friends. Perhaps there will be further conflicts with the Socs, personal losses, or internal struggles within the Greaser group. Ponyboy's realization that he was wrong about things improving implies that he will face even more difficulties and obstacles in the near future.