‘“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…” The novel, The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton, is about two groups that dislike each other, the Greasers and the Socs, they are always picking on one another. Ponyboy Curtis tries his best to fit in and stay out of trouble. Ponyboy lives with his two older brothers Sodapop Curtis and Darrel ‘Darry’ Curtis because their parents had gotten in an automobile accident. The main idea, or theme, of the novel, is to stay gold, don’t get into trouble. Being rude is not a solution to get through life. In literature, there are five main types of conflict, or problems, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Destiny. In this essay, I will prove that all these types of conflict can be found in …show more content…
This textual evidence shows Ponyboy has to stay out of trouble in order to stay with his brothers, Soda and Darry. This is an example of a Man vs. Self conflict because Ponyboy wants to fit in with the other greasers, but he also wants to stay with his brothers; so, he cannot get into trouble. Another conflict in the novel, The Outsiders, happens when Johnny wants to turn himself in but he is scared. For example, in Chapter six, page 89, Dally then Johnny say, “‘Blast it, Johnny,’ Dally growled as we flew along the red road, ‘why didn’t you think of turning yourself in five days ago? It would have saved a lot of trouble.’ ‘I was scared,’ Johnny said with conviction. ‘I still am.’” This textual evidence shows how long Johnny was scared to turn himself into the police. He didn’t want to go into the shock chair that the murderers go into when they are found and/or willingly turned in. This is also an example of a Man vs. Self conflict because Johnny was fighting himself on whether he should turn himself in or not. Not only do characters in The Outsiders struggle with conflicts within themselves, but they also struggle with other people or …show more content…
For example, in Chapter nine, the author wrote, “‘Hold up!’ a familiar voice yelled. ‘Hold it!’ Darry turned to see who it was, and Paul swung–a hard right to the jaw that would have felled anyone but Darry. The rumble was on” (Hinton 143). This textual evidence shows people about to start fighting, but when Dally runs in Darry looked over and the Soc threw a punch once he did, which led to the two rival groups starting the fight. The Greasers and Socs are enemies because the Socs dress up nicely and don’t have greasy hair and are rich, while, the Greasers are poor and they don’t have as fancy clothes and always have greasy hair, so the Socs make fun of them and jump them. This is an example of a Man vs. Society conflict because two rival groups are fighting physically and they are breaking the law. Another conflict in the novel, The Outsiders, happens when Dally robs a grocery store and pulled out a gun at the police. For example, in Chapter ten, Darry tells the others, “‘It was Dally. He phoned from a booth. He's just robbed a grocery store and the cops are after him. We gotta hide him. He'll be at the lot in a minute’” (Hinton 153). Also from chapter ten, “Dally raised the gun” (Hinton 154). Another example from page 154 is, “He was jerked half around by the impact of the bullets, then slowly crumpled with a look of grim triumph on his face.” This
Rivalry leads to regrets. When several members of the greasers get injured. In the novel The Outsiders by S.E Hinton. The Outsiders is a book about Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with Society. Ponyboy is a greaser.
Overcoming obstacles is a part of life that helps humans develop their personalities. The Outsiders is a novel by S.E. Hinton, that showcases obstacles and the growth that comes with them. In the book, there are two groups in which citizens are classified. These groups are known as the Socs and the Greasers. Socs are known as spoiled, rich children that beat up the Greasers for entertainment.
. . . Us greasers usually stick together, but when we do fight among ourselves, it’s a fair fight between two.'" (37). As mad as Tim Shepard may be at Dally, he still will fight him without the help of his gang, and without weapons, because greasers don't usually believe in dealing real harm to anyone, and they play it
Ponyboy’s journey teaches us that it’s better to be a conformist than to be an individual. Do you agree? Ponyboy is the protagonist of a book called the Outsiders. The book is about a 14 year old boy (Ponyboy), and how rough life is for the people who live in the East side of town, Greasers, and how they would always compete with the Socs, who are the rich that live on the West side of town. Greasers and Socs hate each other.
The stage is set for a devastating event, and that event comes with Johnny’s heroic act and his subsequent death. From the moment the first words of The Outsiders were written, from the pen’s first touch with the paper, the reader sees how misjudgment can have such an impact. The reader’s eyes are opened to the world around them- the world where even teenagers are capable of the greatest act of evil, and how one false note of assumption can change the lives of
Ponyboy from “The Outsiders” has many characteristics, but just like any person there are good and bad ones with a few that really stand out to show what type of person Ponyboy is. The book, “The Outsiders” by S. E. Hinton is a coming of age fiction book that goes 2 weeks into the life of a 14-year-old boy, Ponyboy Curtis, in the mid 1960s. It shows Ponyboy and his gang going through society with two different social groups, the socs and greasers, and how he struggles with what's right and what's wrong when he feels like an outsider. Ponyboy can be arrogant and impulsive, however he makes up for it by being brave and thoughtful, showing us that he is a great representation of a loyal person that will do anything for his family and friends,
Who Caused the Conflicts? How would you feel if two of your friends died on the same night? In the novel The Outsiders Ponyboy has to go through that, because of earlier conflicts. Ponyboy is the main character of novel, and a Greaser.
Staying Gold “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold,” are Johnny Cade’s final words to Ponyboy Curtis before he passes away. What did Johnny mean by this? Surely, he doesn’t literally mean stay gold. The Outsiders, written by S. E. Hinton has many themes, including this hidden one.
The main character,Ponyboy is a member of the Greasers who lives with his two brothers Darry and Sodapop, also members of the Greasers. One day coming from the movie theater ponyboy is jumped by the socs in their red corvair. The fighting continues leading up to the all mighty rumble. In the outsiders By S.E Hinton Childhood Innocence disappears from the character by their actions and the environment they are in.
Response: In The Outsiders, the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is very important to Johnny and Ponyboy. The phrase “Nothing Gold Can Stay” means that nothing gold (something precious) can stay. In the novel, Ponyboy explains about Johnny,” He was the gang's pet, everyone's kid brother. ”(Hinton, 11)
In the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Johnny tells Ponyboy to stay gold before he dies in the hospital. The book is about a gang called the Greasers and a bunch of big events happening to them in a single week, involving their rival gang, the Socs. This has a lot of meaning, mostly involving being who you are and staying soft. Ponyboy stays soft, stays who he is despite everyone else in the gang being tough and hard, and just has really good character. Staying gold has several meanings, to stay who you are, and to not become tough and hard, and to try to be clean, meaning you should try to make people your friends instead of your foes.
People find the right path to life if and only if they undergo hardships. We may not learn to cherish the beauties on our long journey if we don’t know the pain of losing something important. We need comparison to find out the hidden treasure surrounding us. In the book “The Outsiders”, I find the best instance to illustrate the benefits from a critical situation, which is the social divide. Although the social divide restricts how the Socs and the greasers behave towards each other, it is beneficial to show Ponyboy the strong care from his gang, the importance to stay gold, and how precious it is to have his brothers keep him company.
Stay Gold “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.” Were Johnny's last words and some of the most important message throughout the novel The Outsiders. The significance of “Stay gold” throughout the novel is showing how one should stay young and and innocent and that a golden moment never lasts. In order for the author of The Outsiders S.E. Hinton to really portray how important “Stay gold” is throughout the novel she uses the motif of “Stay gold” over and over again.
I couldn't hold my breath any longer. I fought again desperately but, only sucked in water. I'm drowning” (55-56). This evidence shows that Bob was drowning Ponyboy, so Johnny was justified in stabbing Bob. Johnny and Ponyboy should not have stayed and taken the consequences for Bob’s death.
Aparna T. C1 Are Soc’s just guys after all? The Outsiders by S.E Hinton is about a 14 year old boy named Ponyboy Curtis who experiences a difficult life because he is a “Greaser”. Greasers are those kids on the east side of town who are poor and have greasy long hair.