University:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Course:
HEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I
Academic year:

2024
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453

Pages:

1
Author:

Edith Huber

THE OUTSIDERS S.E. HINTON CHAPTER FIVE VOCABULARY • Imploringly • Sullenly • Hue • Subside • Elude • Gallant • Wistfully QUESTIONS: 1) What vision does Ponyboy have as he wakes up in the church? Why? As Ponyboy wakes up in the church, he has a vision of a beautiful sunset. This vision represents Ponyboy's appreciation for natural beauty and serves as a reminder of the moments of peace and tranquility he experiences amidst the chaos of his life. It also reflects Ponyboy's sensitivity and poetic nature. 2) Why didn’t Ponyboy want to cut and color his hair? Ponyboy didn't want to cut and color his hair because it was one of the few things he had left that made him feel like himself. His hair was a symbol of his identity as a Greaser, and he didn't want to change it to conform to society's expectations or fit in with the Socs. 3) Why does Johnny compare the “gallant” southern men to Dally? Johnny compares the "gallant" southern men to Dally because he sees similarities in their tough, fearless demeanor and their willingness to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means breaking the rules or resorting to violence. Johnny admires Dally's bravery and sees him as a role model in some ways. 4) What do you think “nothing gold can stay” mean? "Nothing gold can stay" is a line from the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny. It symbolizes the fleeting nature of innocence and beauty in the world. It suggests that moments of purity and goodness are temporary and inevitably give way to the harsh realities of life and the passage of time. 5) Who is their spy? Why has this person taken on this role? Their spy is Cherry Valance, a Soc girl whom Ponyboy and Johnny met at the drive-in. She has taken on this role to help provide the Greasers with information about the Socs' plans and activities. Cherry sympathizes with the Greasers and wants to help prevent further violence and conflict between the two groups.