University:
Cambridge College
Course:
PHI 320 | Philosophy of Film
Academic year:

2023
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208

Pages:

1
Author:

Hayley Clayton

THE OUTSIDERS S.E. HINTON CHAPTER TWELVE VOCABULARY: • Vacuum • Welled • Vast • Veered • Acquitted QUESTIONS: 1) Why do you think the judge didn’t ask Ponyboy about how Bob died? The judge likely didn't ask Ponyboy about how Bob died because Ponyboy's involvement in the incident was already known, and his testimony may not have provided any new or relevant information to the trial proceedings. 2) What was the outcome of the trial? The outcome of the trial is not explicitly stated in the text. However, it can be inferred that Ponyboy and the other Greasers are found not guilty of any wrongdoing related to the death of Bob, as they were acting in self-defense during the altercation. 3) Why does Soda run away? What is Soda’s complaint about how his brothers treat him? What do Pony and Darry promise? Soda runs away because he feels overwhelmed and suffocated by the tension and conflict within the family. He is frustrated by the constant fighting between Ponyboy and Darry and feels like he doesn't belong. Soda's complaint about how his brothers treat him is that they both treat him like a kid, and he wants to be treated like an equal. Pony and Darry promise to treat Soda with more respect and understanding in the future. 4) What does Ponyboy decide to write for his English project? Why does he decide this? Ponyboy decides to write about his experiences with the Greasers and the events leading up to and following Johnny's death for his English project. He decides this because he wants to share his perspective and experiences with others and to honor Johnny's memory. Writing about his life also helps Ponyboy process his emotions and make sense of the challenges he has faced.